Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jul 1998
Operational improvement of gynecologic laparoscopic operating room services: an internal review.
To reorganize reusable laparoscopic instrumentation to promote instrument accessibility, minimize instrument breakage, eliminate infrequently used instruments on permanent trays, and help control maintenance costs. ⋯ Savings were achieved by reorganizing this operating room's handling of reusable gynecologic laparoscopy equipment. By eliminating infrequently used instruments from the permanent trays and by using a double decker compartmentalized tray that was used during surgery, sterilization, and storage, both sterilization costs and maintenance costs were reduced.