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Similar reasons for cancellations have been reported in studies from around the world. The published literature provides various examples of successful and unsuccessful strategies to reduce surgery cancellations, even when they are caused by factors that are sometimes considered unavoidable. The feasibility and profitability of approaches that have been proven to be successful in other institutions should be assessed thoroughly in the context of the individual institution's characteristics and individual problems before a decision for implementation is made.
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