Recent reviews have suggested that the way in which surgeons prepare for operations can affect performance, with some preparation techniques resulting in shorter operating times.
Recent reviews have suggested that the way in which surgeons prepare for operations can affect performance, with some preparation techniques resulting in shorter operating times. In a new BJS (British Journal of Surgery) study of trained surgeons, the order in which surgical procedures were done had a relationship with their duration.
In the study, repeating the same procedure in a list resulted in shorter operating times, while switching between different procedures resulted in increased operating times. The effects were similar for open and minimally invasive procedures, and procedures of differing complexity.
The study involved the 35 most frequently performed procedures by senior surgeons across private hospitals in the UK over 26 months.
“This study demonstrates the existence of a natural ‘warm-up’ effect as surgeons work their way through their operating lists. Reductions in operating time come from repeating the same procedure, but this saving is lost when surgeons are asked to perform a different type of procedure on the same list,” said co-author Dr. Faisal Mushtaq, of the University of Leeds, UK. “These data present an important development in our understanding of how to optimize surgical performance.”
Additional Information
Link to Study: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bjs.10804
About Journal
With an impact factor of 5.899, BJS is the premier surgical journal in Europe and one of the top six surgical periodicals in the world. Its international readership is reflected in the prestigious international Editorial Board, supported by a panel of over 1200 reviewers worldwide.
BJS features the very best in clinical and laboratory-based research on all aspects of general surgery and related topics. Developing areas such as minimally invasive therapy and interventional radiology are strongly represented.
The inclusion of Leading articles, Reviews and Original Articles means that the BJS offers an appropriate format for any length or type of submission. In addition there are abstracts from key meetings and correspondence.
BJS will be of interest not only to general surgeons, but also to specialty surgeons and those working in related fields.
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