Tavistock Hospital is looking at ways it can reduce waiting lists at Derriford by increasing the number of operations it carries out. Around 140 operations a month currently take place at Tavistock including ear, nose and throat, gynaecology and urology surgery.

In a report to the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Board, interim chief executive Mark Hackett said colleagues at Tavistock Hospital had shared proposals with him to enhance theatre productivity and capacity.

They were able to do this through optimising the use of existing facilities and working arrangements, he said.

“Tavistock Hospital operates a dedicated day-case surgical theatre covering multiple specialties which is supported by a multirole clinical team,” said Mr Hackett.

“The unit consistently achieves high

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