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Elective Surgery Cut 30% Costs, Extends Hours, Saves Lives

Elective surgery that adds Saturday slots and uses smarter theater scheduling can lower overall costs by roughly a third, keep patients out of the waiting room longer, and prevent complications. In 2023, more than 1,200 knee replacements were cancelled at the last minute, adding millions to NHS expenses. Medical