168 Innovation Surgical Leadership: Future Directions

Abstract Aim Which theories, concepts and frameworks have been evidenced for surgical innovation in leadership the United Kingdom, European Union, States of America? Method Systematic scoping synthesis literature will be employed where appropriate identified. Drawing upon broader on surgery further examples utilised within surgery. s full- text articles used reviewed relevance to research question against an inclusion exclusion criteria. Results The theories innovative are broad non-specific. It demands a professionalism, competence, teamwork, motivation. Upon comparison three country/region profiles there strong similarities but present differences. is paramount understand underpin these order foster future Surgery fast evolving developments must evolve with it. Within innovation, skills harnessed including experience observation. through interprofessional team that surgeons collaborate provide optimum results permit profession evolve. Conclusions Innovation symbiotic, next generation leaders environment this possible cultivate. Programmes across country ensure good mentorship, coaching, empowerment feedback. Future directions put place post -graduate training programmes patient care optimised as primary objective.