Spring Valley Hospital recently unveiled its $1.8 million hybrid cardiac operating suite. The 930-square foot suite is used for advanced procedures like thoracic aneurysm repairs, minimally invasive heart surgeries and cardiac catheterizations.
“A hybrid suite allows us to do all the operating and imaging in the same room with little or no disruption to the patient,” explained Nauman Jahangir, MD, cardiovascular thoracic surgeon for The Valley Health System hospitals. “With this particular environment, we are also able to perform more advanced cardiac procedures in a minimally invasive manner.”
Patient Benefits
Patients may initially need one procedure, such as a balloon angioplasty for heart attack; but a hybrid operating suite can be quickly converted to accommodate a more advanced procedure, such as open heart surgery, if needed. This means patients who need a higher level of care can be treated at one time, rather than ending one procedure and scheduling another surgery later.
Also, advanced imaging equipment helps physicians better visualize patients’ organs, tissues and vessels, which can lead to optimal surgical outcomes.
Special Features
The hybrid suite is equipped with the GE Discovery™ IGS 740 equipment, the first laser-guided fluoroscopy (imaging) machine in southern Nevada.
Because of the laser guiding, the imaging equipment can be moved to a precise location around the OR table and capture 3-D images of vessels and blockages from head to toe. An extra-long OR table tilts in multiple directions to give physicians the best angle for operating. Also, Indigo-Clean™ light fixtures and bacteria-reducing flooring help proactively kill bacteria, thus reducing the risk of infections.
Minimally invasive procedures can be done with tiny incisions and may lead to shorter hospital stays, faster healing and less scarring.
Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if minimally invasive surgery is right for you.