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Does prolonged operative duration increase the risk of surgical site infections?
Does prolonged operative duration increase the risk of surgical site infections?
Prolonged operative duration is associated with an increased risk of surgical site infections, highlighting the need for hospitals to focus efforts on reducing operative time.
Hospitals should prioritize shortening operative times to reduce surgical site infections; confirms the association in Level 1 synthesis.
Prolonged operative time can increase the risk of SSI. Given the importance of SSIs on patient outcomes and health care economics, hospitals should focus efforts to reduce operative time.
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