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This chapter explores innovative ways to improve how hospitals operate, particularly focusing on surgical path procedures. By integrating different scientific methods, such as Lean Manufacturing, which helps reduce waste, and Simulation, which allows us to test different scenarios without real-world risks, we aim to make surgical operations smoother and more efficient. Additionally, we use Data Envelopment Analysis, a method for measuring performance in healthcare, to identify the most relevant improvement strategies.

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This chapter presents a creative strategy to apply decision science techniques tailored to improve healthcare operations, focusing particularly on surgical roadmaps. Given the growing complexity of patient needs and the imperative to optimize resources effectively, the urgency to enhance healthcare efficiency has never been more critical. This work provides a novel, systematic framework that significantly enhances decision-making in surgery processes by integrating approaches like Lean Manufacturing, Simulation, Co-creation, and Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). These methodologies jointly aim to elevate operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes by reducing procedural redundancies and streamlining patient flows in healthcare settings. Such advancements are pivotal for healthcare centers that balance high-quality patient care with operational sustainability. This comprehensive approach is helpful for settings struggling with resource constraints and inefficiencies, making the study's findings applicable globally and capable of setting new standards in healthcare operational practices.

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This publication represents a culmination of my journey into the intersection of operational research and healthcare, showcasing a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex problems within healthcare systems. Originally, this work began as an anonymous project to optimize healthcare processes in an environment where information was scarce. Integrating multiple decision science tools—Lean Manufacturing, Simulation, Co-creation, and Data Envelopment Analysis—highlights the importance of a holistic view in tackling inefficiencies in surgical roadmaps. What excites me most about this work is its ability to offer practical, actionable insights that can be implemented in diverse healthcare environments, not just as theoretical models but as real-world solutions. Applying these varied methodologies in a singular framework illustrates the robust potential for enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes.

Mr Leonardo Hernan Talero-Sarmiento
Universidad Autonoma de Bucaramanga

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This page is a summary of: Efficiency Analysis of a Surgery Roadmap Based on Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Simulation, and Data Envelopment Analysis, December 2023, IGI Global,
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0255-2.ch004.
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