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Dr. Sershon, United States: Setting new standards in OR efficiency with data-driven improvements
Dr. Robert Sershon optimized his OR workflow to increase throughput from 9 to 13 joint replacements in under 10 hours by applying data-driven insights, parallel processes, and refined team communication, setting a new benchmark for surgical efficiency and patient care.
Rosenklinik, Swiss Medical Network, Switzerland: Optimizing processes in total joint procedures to increase OR throughput from 8 to 10 surgeries per day
Rosenklinik partnered with DEO.care to streamline OR workflows, increasing throughput from 8 to 10 joint replacement surgeries per day while maintaining high-quality care.
Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS), Switzerland: Optimizing OR throughput and efficiency in a complex academic setting
Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) increased OR throughput from three to five hip surgeries per day by standardizing workflows, improving communication, and adopting innovative tools. The result: boosted efficiency, reduced staff stress, and enhanced patient care in a complex academic setting.
From insight to impact: Dr R.B. Jones on achieving lasting OR efficiency
When DEO.care analyzed Dr. R.B. Jones’s surgical workflow, the data confirmed strong performance and revealed ways to work even smarter. By performing more tasks in parallel, his team increased throughput from 11 to 12–13 cases a day—without added stress—aligning the entire hospital around data-driven efficiency and continuous improvement.
Dr. Leirs, Belgium: Optimizing a high throughput OR for robotic-assisted knee surgery
Dr. Geert Leirs optimized his high-throughput OR for robot-assisted knee surgery by reducing process variability, shortening total OR time by 9 minutes per case, and cutting the OR day by 46 minutes. This all while improving ergonomics, teamwork, and care quality.
Mr. Parratt, United Kingdom: Time-neutral integration of robotic-assisted surgery in the NHS
At Colchester Hospital, Mr. Parratt integrated robot-assisted knee surgery without increasing OR time, achieving time-neutrality while reducing instrument tray weight, lowering team workload, and enhancing consistency in the NHS setting.
Dr. Helvie, United States: Scaling a growing practice through flip room optimization
At the Surgery Center of Lynchburg, Dr. Helvie optimized his flip room setup to add up to three extra cases per day while still ending by 3 p.m. This created a scalable, sustainable system to grow his practice without compromising care quality.
Professor Assaker, France: Increasing OR throughput by 25%
At Institut François Calot in France, Professor Richard Assaker partnered with Medtronic IHS and DEO.care to optimize spinal surgery workflows. By streamlining induction and standardizing processes, his team increased throughput by 25%, from four to five surgeries a day, while improving efficiency, team satisfaction, and financial performance.
Dr. Vanlommel, Belgium: Unleashing the power of data with robotic-assisted surgery for a high throughput OR
Dr. Luc Vanlommel integrated robot-assisted knee surgery without reducing daily throughput. With standardized workflows, parallel processes, and DEO.care’s data-driven insights, his team optimized efficiency, instrument use, and collaboration.
Dr. R.B. Jones, United States: Driving OR excellence with digital twin technology
Dr. R.B. Jones, orthopedic surgeon and leader at Mercy Health System, created a process digital twin of his OR that confirmed strong best practices while highlighting opportunities to reduce time and variability, helping him further elevate efficiency and operational excellence.
Leveraging data-driven insights for operational excellence
At Watauga Orthopaedics, Director Leann Bradley Foltz partnered with DEO.care to capture hands-off, detailed OR data without disrupting workflows. The insights revealed inefficiencies invisible to manual tracking, enabling smarter decisions, cost savings, and continuous improvement in patient care.
Dr. Ferro, United States: Optimizing OR efficiency with data-driven insights and strategic change management
The Nano Clinic in Arroyo Grande partnered with DEO.care to optimize its OR workflow. Using data-driven insights and process simulations, the team streamlined operations, shortened the OR day by an hour, cut overtime by 50%, and boosted staff satisfaction—all while maintaining patient-centric care.
Dr. Afonso, Gastroclinic, Portugal: Optimizing the operating room for bariatric surgery
Dr. Afonso partnered with DEO.care to optimize OR processes at Clinica de Beloura, reducing turnover time by over 50%, increasing process consistency, and enabling one additional bariatric surgery per day.
Professor Corten, Dr. Vanbiervliet, Belgium: Blueprint for a hyperefficient OR for total hip surgery
Rising demand for hip replacements and hospital pressures make OR efficiency critical. Prof. Dr. Corten and Dr. Vanbiervliet show how standardized workflows, optimized teams, and ergonomic tools enable high-volume anterior approach THA, up to 14 procedures a day, while improving outcomes, staff well-being, and costs.
Dr. Leirs, Belgium: Streamlining the OR for robotic-assisted knee surgery
At Noorderhart Hospital in Belgium, Dr. Leirs applied lean principles to robot-assisted knee surgery, eliminating waste, standardizing workflows, and improving team communication. This approach enabled consistent results across rotating nursing teams and increased throughput to six surgeries per day, without compromising quality of care.
Dr. Sershon, United Status: Increasing throughput in the ASC
Dr. Robert Sershon and his team at Harborside Surgery Center increased throughput from nine to ten joint replacements in an eight-hour day by streamlining preparation and reducing idle time, boosting efficiency without adding strain on staff or compromising care.
Dr. Sershon, United Statues: Achieving OR efficiency in the ASC
In the U.S., Dr. Robert Sershon optimized efficiency in outpatient joint replacement by standardizing workflows, ensuring consistency, and safely scaling from one to two parallel ORs. His approach now enables 9–11 joint replacements per day while maintaining patient satisfaction, team well-being, and predictable case flow.