How Barbed Sutures are Driving Surgical Efficiency
The cost of an operating theatre hour has been estimated at £1,200, or £20 per minute1. With the NHS under continual pressure to improve productivity and manage costs, efficiencies that reduce time in theatre, without compromising patient safety or quality of care, are becoming increasingly important. Wound closure is a critical and often time-intensive stage of surgery, which can account for a meaningful proportion of operating-theatre time. As a result,… Read More »How Barbed Sutures are Driving Surgical Efficiency