The one day surgery department started in January 2010 and initially had poor results, performing only two surgeries in the first month. However, the program progressed steadily over time and eventually exceeded the expected target of 40% of surgeries being performed as day surgeries. Data is presented on the number of total surgeries, emergency operations, and day surgeries performed each month. While performance varied month to month, on average the department achieved over 50% of surgeries as day surgeries, meeting the target set by the Ministry of Health. Continued awareness efforts among surgeons, anesthesiologists, the community and patients are recommended to maintain these standards.

7. Total. Emerg. Op % ODS/T.Cold T. Cold Op Routine Op ODS Month 248 118 1.54% 130 128 2 Ragab 178 98 17.5% 80 66 14 Shaban 162 106 76.8% 56 13 43 Ramadan 208 113 56.8% 95 41 54 Shawal 242 100 42.6% 142 70 72 DulQada 232 117 43.4% 115 65 50 DhulHija 223 101 40.2% 122 73 49 Muharam 230 123 66.3% 107 36 71 Safar 230 107 57% 123 53 70 Rabi I 237 111 42% 126 73 53 Rabi II 2190 1094 43.6% 1096 618 478 Total

8. ODS Month 2 Ragab 1430 14 Shaban 43 Ramadan 54 Shawal 72 DhulQada 50 DhulHija 49 Muharam1431 71 Safar 70 Rabi I 53 Rabi II 1431

11. Total Cold Operations ODS Cases Month 130 2 Ragab 1430 80 14 Shaban 56 43 Ramadan 95 54 Shawal 142 72 DhulQada 115 50 DhulHija 122 49 Muharam1431 107 71 Safar 123 70 Rabi I 126 53 Rabi II 1431

14. % ODS/T.Cold O Month 1.54% Ragab 1430 17.5% Shaban 76.8% Ramadan 56.8% Shawal 42.6% DhulQada 43.4% DhulHija 40.2% Muharam 1431 66.3% Safar 57% Rabi I 42% Rabi II 43.6% Mean

17. % ODS/T.Cold Operations Month 40.2% Muharam 66.3% Safar 57% Rabi I 42% Rabi II 50.1% Mean