How Innovation Contributes to Reducing OR Time
A critical factor in the clinical, operational, and financial success of your surgical services program is operative time. Having access to time-saving innovation, as well as the education and training to deploy the technology safely and effectively, is invaluable.
Numerous studies indicate that as operative time is extended, the risk of surgical site infection (SSI) increases significantly.1
Key findings2:
- An additional 15 minutes of extended operative time increases the risk of SSI by 15%.
- An additional 30 minutes of extended operative time increases the risk of SSI by 17%.
- An additional 60 minutes of extended operative time increases the risk of SSI by 37%.
Example of How Innovation Contributes to Decreased Operative Time:
Deidentified global data demonstrates that knotless SLAP repair procedures are performed 38 minutes faster than procedures performed using knotted techniques.
Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR): Knotless SpeedBridge™ Repair vs Knotted Repair:
Deidentified global data shows that knotless SpeedBridge double-row RCR repair procedures are performed 24 minutes faster than cases that do not use knotless technology.
Knotless vs Knotted Bankart Labral Repair:
Deidentified global data indicates that Bankart labral repair procedures are performed 34 minutes faster when using knotless technology.
References
- Cheng H, Clymer JW, Po-Han Chen B, et al. Prolonged operative duration is associated with complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Surg Res. 2018;229:134-144. doi:10.1016/j.jss.2018.03.022
- Cheng H, Chen BP, Soleas IM, Ferko NC, Cameron CG, Hinoul P. Prolonged operative duration increases risk of surgical site infections: a systematic review. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2017;18(6):722-735. doi:10.1089/sur.2017.089