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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1733843
Lean: Introduction of a Quality Improvement Concept into Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy to Improve Efficiency while Maintaining Safety
Lean: introducción de un concepto en la nefrolitotomía percutánea para mejorar la eficiencia mientras se mantiene la seguridad Funding None.
Abstract
Introduction and objective Standardization of surgical interventions reduces complications and costs and positively impacts intra and postoperative outcomes. Implementation of the lean concept, initially proposed in the auto industry, now becomes an interesting approach in the surgical setting. We want to present the results of how percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) in a high-level center can be positively impacted by implementing the lean concept.
Methods We evaluated a total of 140 PCNL procedures. Group 1 included all cases operated prior to implementing the lean concept and group 2 was composed of those operated after implementing the lean concept. We looked for all seven sources of waste to identify and modify our practice to improve efficiency and safety. We then collected intraoperative times and compared the ones prior to those after the implementation.
Results After implementing the lean concept, with an average of six PCNL cases per day, a comparison was made to an equivalent number of cases prior to the lean implementation (group 1). The average total operative time for PCNL preintervention was 138 (confidence interval [CI]: 79 to 170) minutes and postlean intervention was 71.1 (CI: 43 to 157) minutes. Surgical time (cystoscopy to skin closure) was 36.1 (CI: 25 to 50) minutes prelean and 50 minutes postlean (CI: 23 to 154). For this last one, bilateral procedures were performed. Operative room turnover time was 27.8 (CI: 21 to 38) minutes prelean and 5.67 (CI: 3.5 to 12) minutes postlean. Induction time was 16.5 (CI: 5 to 55) minutes prelean and 5.4 (CI: 3.5 to 7.5) minutes postlean.
Conclusion Implementation of the lean concept enables optimization of the surgical procedure, allowing hospitals to reduce costs and standardization.
Resumen
Introducción y objetivo La estandarización de los procedimientos quirúrgicos reduce complicaciones, costos, y mejora resultados intra y postoperatorios. El concepto lean fue utilizado por primera vez en la industria automotriz. El presente trabajo busca implementar el concepto lean para optimizar el procedimiento de nefrolitotomía percutánea (NLP) en nuestro medio.
Métodos Se realizaron 140 procedimientos de nefrolitotomía percutánea, los cuales se dividieron en 2 grupos: uno en el cual se registraron los tiempos intraoperatorios, y el segundo en que se registraron los tiempos luego de la implementación del concepto lean.
Resultados Durante el período estudiado, se realizaron 70 procedimientos luego de la implementación del concepto lean, y se logró realizar un promedio de 6 procedimientos por día. Se compararon los tiempos operatorios, y se encontró un tiempo operatorio total promedio de 138 (intervalo de confianza [IC]: 79 a 170) minutos pre-lean, y de 71,1 (IC: 43 a 157) minutos post-lean. El tiempo quirúrgico (cistoscopia a cierre de piel) pre-lean fue de 36,1 (IC: 25 a 50) minutos, y el post-lean fue de 50 (IC: 23 a 154) minutos. Para este último, se trató de procedimientos bilaterales. El cambio de sala fue de 27,8 (IC: 21a 38) minutos pre-lean, y de 5,67 (IC: 3.5 a 12) minutos post-lean. El tiempo de inducción fue de 16.5 (IC: 5 a 55) minutos pre-lean, y de 5.4 (IC: 3.5 a 7.5) minutos post-lean.
Conclusiones La implementación del concepto lean permite optimizar el procedimiento, con reducción de costos y estandarización del modelo de atención para cualquier centro asistencial. La movilización de los especialistas en nuestro modelo de atención permite un mayor cubrimiento poblacional de alta calidad.
Publication History
Received: 28 December 2020
Accepted: 15 June 2021
Article published online:
13 August 2021
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