Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	117147
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	PDCA cycle-based optimization of laparoscopic instrument management in digestive surgery supply rooms
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Li-Feng Dong, Feng-Qi Shen, Wen-Lan Zhu and Yuan-Yuan Qian
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Corresponding Author	Yuan-Yuan Qian, Associate Chief Nurse, Department of Central Sterile Supply, Affiliated Hospital Of Jiangnan University, No. 1000 Hefeng Road, Binhu District, Wuxi 214000, Jiangsu Province, China. jdfyby@163.com
Key Words	Laparoscopic instruments; PDCA cycle; Supply room; Digestive surgery
Core Tip	This study explored process improvement based on the PDCA cycle in the management of laparoscopic instruments in a digestive surgery supply room. The results showed that after implementing PDCA cycle management, the incidence of adverse events decreased from 15.2% to 2.7%, the detection rate of multidrug-resistant bacteria decreased from 8.7% to 3.6%, and operating room staff satisfaction with supply room management increased from 51.6% to 83.9%. The PDCA cycle can optimize instrument handling process, reduce hospital operating costs, and improve operating room efficiency.
Citation	Dong LF, Shen FQ, Zhu WL, Qian YY. PDCA cycle-based optimization of laparoscopic instrument management in digestive surgery supply rooms. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-13 10:22
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-13 10:22
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-21 05:34
Return for Revision	2026-01-21 05:34
Revised	2026-01-30 11:35
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-02-04 12:05
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-12 02:36
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-12 05:50
Articles in Press	2026-03-12 05:50
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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