Initial Experience with an Endovascular Suite (A Hybrid Operating Room)

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Endovascular interventions have seen explosive growth over the last decade. One of the critical factors to perform safe and reliable endovascular procedures is the availability of a well-equipped endovascular suite. The aim of this study is to clarify the necessity and benefits of an endovascular suite through our initial experience. METHODS: We performed an overview of the basic equipment and the adjunctive hardware and software of an endovascular suite for performing open surgical exposures or/and endovascular procedures. We also conducted a review of the endovascular procedures that were performed for 2 months in a newly built endovascular suite. RESULTS: The endovascular suite should offer sterile conditions to provide the endovascular specialist a complete gamut of options to treat patients with complex vascular diseases. The number of vascular and endovascular treatments increased about two fold after the establishment of the endovascular suite. CONCLUSION: The establishment of a modern endovascular suite arranged in an ergonomically devised fashion is helpful to remain on the cutting edge of medical practice. A endovascular suite will undoubtedly enhance the ability of vascular surgeons to provide quality health care to the patients who have a variety of arterial and venous disorders.