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The research aims to assess the trends in operative numbers and levels of supervision among UK General Surgery trainees from 2013 to 2022.

March 2, 2026The SurgeonOpen Access

National trends in general surgical trainees' operative numbers (2013–2022)

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Examines the decline in operative numbers and independence in UK General Surgery trainees, suggesting critical training adjustments are needed.

The research aims to assess the trends in operative numbers and levels of supervision among UK General Surgery trainees from 2013 to 2022.
Anonymous logbook data were collected from JCST for trainees at CT1 to ST8 level.
Trends analyzed using Spearman's and Pearson's rank correlation methods.
Comparison of operative numbers across various index procedures over the decade.
Total operative numbers declined from 209,661 in 2013 to 147,026 in 2022.
A significant decrease in STU and above levels of supervision was noted.
Inguinal hernias for ST6 trainees decreased by 47% and cholecystectomies for ST8 trainees by 46%.
Overall decline in operative volume impacts senior trainees particularly.

Rimmer et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Examines the decline in operative numbers and independence in UK General Surgery trainees, suggesting critical training adjustments are needed.