Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	120229
Country	Saudi Arabia

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Predicting the unpredictable: A retrospective cohort study to determine the accuracy of estimated operative duration in orthopedic surgery
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ammar K Alomran, Manar Alossaif, Ammar Abusultan, Hadi Alhamal, Dalal Albaiji, Lama Alkhunaizi, Sarah Alhaddad and Abdulrazzag Alharbi
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Corresponding Author	Hadi Alhamal, Department of Orthopedic, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Bashar Ibn Burd St, Al Aqrabiyah, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia. hadialhamal@gmail.com
Key Words	Operating room; Operation time; Orthopedic surgeon; Orthopedic surgery; Surgery
Core Tip	Accurate prediction of surgical duration is essential for efficient operating room (OR) scheduling. This study found that both overestimation and underestimation of orthopedic surgery times are common, with surgery times being underestimated for nearly half of all procedures. Patient comorbidities were identified as a key factor influencing operative duration, highlighting the need for individualized, case-based time estimation to improve OR efficiency and surgical planning.
Citation	Alomran AK, Alossaif M, Abusultan A, Alhamal H, Albaiji D, Alkhunaizi L, Alhaddad S, Alharbi A. Predicting the unpredictable: A retrospective cohort study to determine the accuracy of estimated operative duration in orthopedic surgery. World J Orthop 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-26 00:55
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-26 00:55
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-09 09:05
Return for Revision	2026-03-09 09:05
Revised	2026-03-30 15:08
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-03-31 15:51
Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-11 02:39
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-11 08:55
Articles in Press	2026-05-11 08:55
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