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World J Gastrointest Surg. Apr 27, 2026; 18(4): 116399
Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116399
Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116399
Table 4 Comparison of surgical efficiency indicators between the two groups
| Group | Operating room occupancy time (minutes) | Surgical preparation time (minutes) | Core surgical time (min) | Total number of unplanned interruptions (times) | Instrument-related interruptions (times) |
| Observation group (n = 60) | 185.6 ± 28.4 | 18.5 ± 3.2 | 152.7 ± 25.6 | 1.2 ± 0.8 | 0.5 ± 0.7 |
| Control group (n = 60) | 205.3 ± 32.1 | 25.8 ± 4.7 | 168.9 ± 30.3 | 4.6 ± 1.5 | 2.8 ± 1.1 |
| t value | 3.628 | 10.117 | 3.278 | 7.112 | 6.854 |
| P value | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
- Citation: Tan YZ, Yang M. Standardized instrument setup shortens operating time and reduces interruptions in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery: A single-centre randomized control trial. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(4): 116399
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i4/116399.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116399