# Establishing comprehensive anesthesia services for cancer surgery at SKMCH Peshawar: Challenges, achievements, and innovations

## TL;DR

This paper describes how a hospital in Pakistan improved its anesthesia services for cancer surgery through staff training and new strategies.

## Contribution

The paper presents a case study on establishing and enhancing anesthesia services in a regional cancer hospital.

## Key findings

- Skilled staff were recruited and trained to improve anesthesia services.
- Pre-anesthesia clinics reduced surgical cancellations and improved patient safety.
- Innovative pain management and training positioned the hospital as a regional leader in cancer anesthesia.

## Abstract

This article details the development of new anesthesia services at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center in Peshawar, Pakistan. This involved recruiting skilled staff, who were supported by intensive training. Pre-anesthesia evaluation clinics were established to ensure patient safety and reduce surgical cancelations. Continuous professional development and innovative pain management strategies were introduced to enhance service quality, positioning SKMCH & RC as a leader in cancer-related anesthesia services in the region.