Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	116399
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Randomized Controlled Trial
Article Title	Standardized instrument setup shortens operating time and reduces interruptions in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery: A single-centre randomized control trial
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yuan-Zhen Tan and Min Yang
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Min Yang, Research Fellow, Department of Anesthesiology, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, No. 158 Wuyang Avenue, Enshi 445000, Hubei Province, China. 574423227@qq.com
Key Words	Operating room nurse; Instrument standardization; Laparoscopic surgery; Gastrointestinal surgery; Process optimization; Team collaboration
Core Tip	This study demonstrated that an operating room nurse-led standardized instrument setup (SIS) model significantly enhanced the efficiency of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. Compared to the traditional experience-based approach, the SIS reduced operating room occupancy time, unplanned interruptions, and instrument handover errors, while improving patient outcomes and lowering the cognitive load for surgeons and scrub nurses. This nurse-driven, standardized protocol optimizes workflow and team collaboration and offers a reproducible model for improving surgical safety and efficiency.
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; In press

Received	2025-12-02 09:45
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-02 09:45
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-25 07:33
Return for Revision	2025-12-25 07:33
Revised	2026-01-07 09:40
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-16 06:46
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-06 02:54
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-06 06:00
Articles in Press	2026-02-06 06:00
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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