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Tilting operating table with self-control foot switch: a new neurosurgical tool
Taku Shigeno1, Junichiro Kumai, Masaru Endo
1Department of Neurosurgery, Kanto Rosai Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan.
Surgical Neurology
|December 31, 2002
Summary
A modified operating table allows surgeons to tilt patients for better visualization during microneurosurgery. This innovation enhances surgical field observation from all angles without altering microscope positioning.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Optimal visualization of the surgical field is critical in microneurosurgery.
- Traditional operating tables can limit surgeon's access and viewing angles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an innovative operating table solution for enhanced surgical field visualization in microneurosurgery.
- To improve surgeon's ability to observe the surgical field from all directions.
Main Methods:
- Modification of the existing Sugita table.
- Integration of an X-Y shifter mechanism.
- Implementation of surgeon-controlled foot switch operation.
Main Results:
- The modified table enables head-up/down and side-down tilting of the patient.
- Surgeons can achieve comprehensive visualization of the surgical field.
- The operating microscope's vertical axis remains stable during patient repositioning.
Conclusions:
- The developed tilting operating table significantly improves surgical field accessibility in microneurosurgery.
- This technology allows for multi-directional patient positioning, enhancing surgical precision.
- It offers a valuable solution for complex neurosurgical procedures requiring optimal visualization.