What question did this study set out to answer?

To analyze the occurrences and implications of wrong-site surgery events over a ten-year period.

February 23, 2026Open Access

Online Supplement to “Wrong-Site Surgery: A Study of 664 Events From 237 Facilities Across a 10-Year Period”

Key Points

To analyze the occurrences and implications of wrong-site surgery events over a ten-year period.
Reviewed 664 wrong-site surgery events from 237 healthcare facilities.
Analyzed data over a decade to identify trends and patterns.
Investigated the types of procedures and errors reported.
Detected a significant number of wrong-site surgeries within the reviewed timeframe.
Highlighted common factors contributing to these surgical errors.
Emphasized the need for improved safety protocols to prevent such incidents.

Abstract

By Matthew A. Taylor, Scott Symington & 1 more. Wrong-site surgery (WSS) is defined as a “surgical or other invasive procedure performed on the wrong side, site, or patient, or an incorrect procedure performed on the patient.”

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