Tenth Patient Report of the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit

April 2023 to April 2024

Published October 2025

Cover page of a report titled 'Tenth Patient Report of the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit' with logos of NELA, RCoA, CR&I, Royal College of Surgeons, and HQIP, featuring red and pink circular design elements.

Year 10 - Full Report

A table listing hospitals by region, name, and trust in a spreadsheet format.

Year 10 - RAG Tables (individual hospital-level results)

Cover page of a report titled 'Tenth Patient Report of the National Emergency Laparoscopy Audit' with logos of NEL, RCOA, CR&I, Royal College of Surgeons of England, and Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership, featuring a design of overlapping circles in red and pink tones.

Year 10 - Executive Summary

Cover page of a report titled 'Tenth Patient Report of the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit', dated October 2025, with logos of RCAS, CR&I, Royal College of Surgeons of England, and HQIP at the bottom.

Year 10 - Case Ascertainment Methodology

Infographic summary of the National Emergency Laporatomy Audit (NELA), including statistics on diagnosis, treatment, care, and outcomes of emergency laparotomy patients in England and Wales, with icons representing medical procedures and patient care.

Year 10 - Infographic

Cover page of a report titled 'Tenth Patient Report of the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit,' covering April 2023 to April 2024, published in October 2025 with logos of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, Centre for Research and Improvement, Royal College of Surgeons of England, and Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership.

Year 10 - Glossary