A new free webinar will explore how surgical follow-up care must evolve to meet the demands of an overstretched healthcare system – and why getting it right is essential for both patient safety and long-term outcomes.

With NHS waiting lists at record highs, pressure is mounting on surgical teams to increase the number of elective procedures delivered as day cases. While this shift supports system efficiency, concerns are growing about the impact on post-operative follow-up and the potential risks this poses for patients once they leave hospital.

The Importance of Post-Surgical Follow-Up – hosted by Surgery International – will take place on Wednesday 9 July 2025 and is open to clinicians and surgical teams from across the UK and beyond.

Webinar details
Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025
Time: 7:00pm BST | 8:00pm CEST | 2:00pm EDT
Cost: Free

The session will be hosted by Prof Shafi Ahmed – chief surgeon, educator, futurist and entrepreneur – and will feature insights from clinical leaders working to improve recovery pathways and patient outcomes beyond the operating theatre.

Featured speakers:

• Dr Chindu Kabir, CEO and Founder of Post Op
• Mr Ashish Kelkar, Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon
• Ms Adriana Raicu, Consultant General Surgeon

Topics to be explored include:

• Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): How structured pathways improve patient safety, experience and clinical outcomes
• Knowledge is Power: The role of high-quality post-operative consultations in detecting and managing complications early
• The Traceability Gap: The risks associated with limited oversight during recovery
• Specialty Impact: The value of better follow-up in high-volume areas such as ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, and General Surgery
• Patient Experience: Why informed, supported patients recover better and report higher satisfaction

Dr Chindu Kabir, whose health tech platform Post Op supports patients after surgery, said: “With growing demand for day surgery, we must ensure patients aren’t left behind once they leave hospital. Technology and smart processes can transform how we manage recovery – delivering better outcomes for patients and greater assurance for surgical teams.”

This session is part of the Talk Surgical webinar series by Surgery International, offering a platform for surgical professionals to explore innovation, share best practice, and address the real-world challenges shaping the future of surgery.

Book your place here