White Rose Surgical Collaborative Advances Surgical Research

New trainee-led network aims to improve surgical care in Yorkshire

The White Rose Surgical Collaborative (WRSC) is a trainee-led research network focused on intestinal and general surgery. Established in 2022 by trainee surgeons at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT), the group aims to deliver high-quality collaborative audit and quality improvement projects within surgical care.

Collaboration across disciplines and regions

WRSC promotes collaboration among multidisciplinary healthcare professionals involved in surgical care at LTHT. This includes nurses, trainee doctors, and allied health professionals. The network also extends its collaborative efforts regionally by connecting trainees at LTHT with colleagues at other sites across Yorkshire. This regional cooperation is intended to facilitate shared learning and improve surgical outcomes across multiple organisations.

Objectives and ongoing projects

The primary goal of the White Rose Surgical Collaborative is to consolidate local audit and quality improvement efforts in surgery. By fostering a collaborative environment, the network seeks to enhance surgical care both within LTHT and across the wider Yorkshire region.

Among the projects in development is the “Management” initiative, although specific details about this project were not provided.

Summary of key points:

• WRSC was established in 2022 by trainee surgeons at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
• The network is trainee-led and focuses on intestinal and general surgery.
• It encourages collaboration among multidisciplinary professionals including nurses, doctors, and allied health staff.
• Regional collaboration aims to connect surgical trainees across Yorkshire.
• The network supports audit and quality improvement projects to enhance surgical care.

For more information, visit the Leeds Hospitals Charity website.