The study aimed to identify factors causing delays in scheduled
gynaeco-obstetric surgeries at CHUMEFJE in Libreville from
January 2019 to July 2020. Through a 16-month observational survey, it was
found that out of 346 scheduled procedures, 128 (36.4%) were postponed.
Organizational issues in the operating theatre were responsible for 80.3% of
these delays, with 95.3% being preventable. To enhance efficiency, improvements
in operating theatre organization are recommended.
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