Helping surgeons work 'smarter'

Operating theatre technology has developed significantly in recent years, with increasing automation and control of functions like lighting, pendants, cameras, and viewing screens, a growing focus on infection control, the ability to stream footage of live surgery to other locations for training, and the growth of technology designed to enable surgeons to operate laparoscopically, resulting in less invasive procedures, faster recovery times, and enhanced throughput. Against this backdrop, HEJ examines how some of the latest operating theatre systems are benefting users.