A laterally rotating surgical device attached to the operating table.

Area of Science:

• Surgical instrumentation and device engineering
• Surgical oncology
• Patient positioning systems

Background:

• Conventional operating tables present challenges for achieving specific patient positions required for complex surgeries.
• Thoracoabdominal approaches, particularly for gastroesophageal cancer resection, necessitate precise and stable patient positioning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a new laterally rotating surgical device for conventional operating tables.
• To evaluate the device's capability for safe and rapid patient repositioning.
• To highlight the device's utility in thoracoabdominal surgical procedures.

Main Methods:

• Development and description of a laterally rotating surgical device.
• Attachment of the device to standard operating tables.
• Testing of patient repositioning from supine to lateral (60 degrees) positions.

Main Results:

• The device enables safe and rapid patient lateral rotation up to 60 degrees.
• Successful attachment and operation on conventional operating tables were demonstrated.
• The device facilitates procedures requiring lateral patient positioning.

Conclusions:

• The described laterally rotating surgical device is a valuable tool for improving patient positioning in surgery.
• It offers significant benefits for thoracoabdominal operations, including gastroesophageal cancer resection.
• The device enhances surgical safety and efficiency by enabling rapid and secure patient repositioning.