[The interdisciplinary hybrid operation theatre. Current experience and future]

Area of Science:

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Medical Imaging
• Robotic Surgery

Context:

• A hybrid operating theatre at Ulm University has integrated a robotic C-arm and navigation system since 2013.
• This interdisciplinary setup serves trauma, neurosurgery, cardiac, and vascular surgery departments.
• The system enhances surgical procedures with advanced imaging and robotic control.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a hybrid operating theatre integrating robotic C-arm technology and intraoperative navigation.
• To assess the benefits of this system for complex orthopedic trauma, spinal, and pelvic injuries.
• To explore the potential for future integration of advanced imaging modalities.

Summary:

• The hybrid operating theatre combines a robotic C-arm with a navigation system for enhanced surgical capabilities.
• It offers excellent image quality and a large field of view, particularly beneficial for pelvic and spinal surgeries.
• The system's interdisciplinary use proves time and cost-effective, improving patient care for complex injuries.

Impact:

• Improved surgical precision and outcomes for complex orthopedic trauma, spinal, and pelvic conditions.
• Enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness through interdisciplinary utilization of the hybrid operating theatre.
• Paving the way for future advancements in integrated surgical technologies and imaging.