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

Kim, Mi Jin; Kim, Cheol Seung; Sung, Chi Won; Park, Young Sam; Seo, Yeon Ho

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.