Adaptive Surgical Prioritization and Scheduling (Instituto de Neurocirugía Dr. Asenjo, Santiago, Chile)

Investigators


Diego A. Martínez

María Elena Alvarado

Rodrigo Martínez

Ricardo Gatica

Rudy Geissbuhler

Context

Public and private surgical systems operate under constant demand pressure, where limited resources force difficult prioritization decisions. These decisions often involve clinical urgency, waiting times, and organizational constraints.

What we do

This project develops data-driven decision-support tools that assist surgical scheduling under real operational conditions. By combining predictive modeling, optimization, and clinician expertise, the work supports adaptive and transparent prioritization processes. The collaboration reflects long-term institutional integration with Chilean public healthcare services.

Why it matters

The project helps hospitals move from reactive scheduling toward structured, evidence-informed decision-making.