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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Whether merging hospital campuses, expanding a clinic, or setting up an ASC, data-driven insights are key to adapting and optimizing processes. Dr. Miguel Afonso illustrates this approach in his decision to expand his clinic with a private gastroclinic.

Dr. Christophe Olyslaegers, Orthopedic Surgeon at GZA St. Augustinus in Belgium, shares how dedicated surgical teams, team-led initiatives, and standardized processes improve OR efficiency and collaboration. He also highlights the vital role of data in identifying improvements that save time and streamline workflows.

Professor Kristoff Corten and his team at Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (Belgium) show that efficiency in hip surgery isn’t about cutting costs, but about smarter processes. By standardizing workflows and using ergonomic tools, they improved consistency, reduced fatigue, and delivered better outcomes for patients and staff alike.