Addressing misconceptions of flow disruption studies in Is non-stop always better? Examining assumptions behind the concept of flow disruptions in studies of robot-assisted surgery

This letter to the editor provides a response to Is non-stop always better? Examining assumptions behind the concept of flow disruptions in studies of robot-assisted surgery. The authors provide much needed clarification on misconceptions of flow disruption studies. The evolving methodology is not aimed at creating a non-stop flow, or optimizing efficiency, but understanding the clinical process from a systems perspective.

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This letter to the editor responds to the concept of flow disruptions in robot-assisted surgery studies, clarifying misconceptions and emphasizing the importance of understanding the clinical process from a systems perspective.