Optimizing operating room efficiency in robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty through manufacturing efficiency principles
Abstract Purpose Recent studies have explored the application of manufacturing efficiency principles as a framework for improving operating room (OR) throughput, quality of care and patient outcomes. However, these principles have not yet been validated with real‐world research data. In this study,...
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| author | Akito Hiraoka Bart Swinnen Aline Vandeputte Willem Franssen Geert Leirs |
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| description | Abstract Purpose Recent studies have explored the application of manufacturing efficiency principles as a framework for improving operating room (OR) throughput, quality of care and patient outcomes. However, these principles have not yet been validated with real‐world research data. In this study, we investigated whether applying these principles has an impact on the operational excellence and teams' consistency of robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty (RATKA) procedures. Methods A total of 31 patients, divided over eight surgery days, were included in the study. The aim of the study was to answer the research question: ‘Does applying efficiency principles have an impact on the operational excellence of RATKA surgery?’ The efficiency of the procedures was monitored using the artificial intelligence (AI)‐enabled camera application and analyzed utilizing an AI‐backed process digital twin platform. Normally distributed continuous variables were compared using the independent t test. Equality of variances was assumed using the Levene's test for equality of variances. Non‐normally distributed continuous variables were analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U test. Results After analyzing the baseline group, four procedural modifications were implemented according to the lean principles. There was a significant difference in preparation time (mean difference = 4.3, 95% confidence interval = 1.3–7.3, p = 0.007), showing the efficiency gain during preparation after efficiency implementation. The number of sets opened per case was reduced from ten to seven sets. Conclusions Findings indicate that better OR preparation, consistent staff allocation and effective staff training can reduce surgical times, minimize waste and improve OR throughput. Addressing primary constraints, parallelizing flows and breaking down processes decreases surgical wait times, enhances patient flow and streamlines OR operations. Level of Evidence Level III. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4eb391f7387741fd949bc84efa98217d2025-08-20T03:46:57ZengWileyJournal of Experimental Orthopaedics2197-11532025-04-01122n/an/a10.1002/jeo2.70283Optimizing operating room efficiency in robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty through manufacturing efficiency principlesAkito Hiraoka0Bart Swinnen1Aline Vandeputte2Willem Franssen3Geert Leirs4Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Noorderhart Hospital Pelt BelgiumDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Noorderhart Hospital Pelt BelgiumDEO.care Beringen BelgiumDEO.care Beringen BelgiumDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology University Hospitals Leuven Leuven BelgiumAbstract Purpose Recent studies have explored the application of manufacturing efficiency principles as a framework for improving operating room (OR) throughput, quality of care and patient outcomes. However, these principles have not yet been validated with real‐world research data. In this study, we investigated whether applying these principles has an impact on the operational excellence and teams' consistency of robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty (RATKA) procedures. Methods A total of 31 patients, divided over eight surgery days, were included in the study. The aim of the study was to answer the research question: ‘Does applying efficiency principles have an impact on the operational excellence of RATKA surgery?’ The efficiency of the procedures was monitored using the artificial intelligence (AI)‐enabled camera application and analyzed utilizing an AI‐backed process digital twin platform. Normally distributed continuous variables were compared using the independent t test. Equality of variances was assumed using the Levene's test for equality of variances. Non‐normally distributed continuous variables were analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U test. Results After analyzing the baseline group, four procedural modifications were implemented according to the lean principles. There was a significant difference in preparation time (mean difference = 4.3, 95% confidence interval = 1.3–7.3, p = 0.007), showing the efficiency gain during preparation after efficiency implementation. The number of sets opened per case was reduced from ten to seven sets. Conclusions Findings indicate that better OR preparation, consistent staff allocation and effective staff training can reduce surgical times, minimize waste and improve OR throughput. Addressing primary constraints, parallelizing flows and breaking down processes decreases surgical wait times, enhances patient flow and streamlines OR operations. Level of Evidence Level III.https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70283data‐driven technologyoperating room efficiencyprocess optimizationrobotic‐assisted total knee arthroplastyvalue‐based healthcare |
| spellingShingle | Akito Hiraoka Bart Swinnen Aline Vandeputte Willem Franssen Geert Leirs Optimizing operating room efficiency in robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty through manufacturing efficiency principles Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics data‐driven technology operating room efficiency process optimization robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty value‐based healthcare |
| title | Optimizing operating room efficiency in robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty through manufacturing efficiency principles |
| title_full | Optimizing operating room efficiency in robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty through manufacturing efficiency principles |
| title_fullStr | Optimizing operating room efficiency in robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty through manufacturing efficiency principles |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimizing operating room efficiency in robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty through manufacturing efficiency principles |
| title_short | Optimizing operating room efficiency in robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty through manufacturing efficiency principles |
| title_sort | optimizing operating room efficiency in robotic assisted total knee arthroplasty through manufacturing efficiency principles |
| topic | data‐driven technology operating room efficiency process optimization robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty value‐based healthcare |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70283 |
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