Process model analysis of parenchyma sparing laparoscopic liver surgery to recognize surgical steps and predict impact of new technologies

Background: Surgical process model (SPM) analysis is a great means to predict the surgical steps in a procedure as well as to predict the potential impact of new technologies. Especially in complicated and high-volume treatments, such as parenchyma sparing laparoscopic liver resection (LLR), profound process knowledge is essential for...

Applicability of video-based workflow monitoring of interventional cardiac procedures performed in Reinier de Graaf Hospital: Identifying variability of procedure times and associating factors

In hospitals, the duration of surgical procedures is susceptible to a number a factors resulting in varying procedure durations of the same procedure. When these procedure times deviate from the predicted surgical duration, scheduling conflicts arise, leading to patient discomfort and inefficient use of hospital resources. Considering the aging...

Surgical process modelling strategies: which method to choose for determining workflow?

The vital role of surgeries in healthcare requires a constant attention to improvement. Surgical process modelling is an innovative and rather recently introduced approach for tackling the issues in today’s complex surgeries. This modelling field is very challenging and still under development, therefore, it is not always clear which...

Intra-operative estimation of surgical progress

Driven by rising health care costs due to factors including advancing technology and an aging population, cost-effectiveness has become an increasingly important aspect of care delivery, with the operating room (OR) being a specific area of interest. By means of a surgical process model (SPM), OR systems can gain an understanding of clinical...