New state-of-the-art operating theatre opens at Poole Hospital
Consultant Surgeon Tas Qureshi and the Mayor of Poole Cllr Charles Meachin at the opening of the new laparoscopic theatre at Poole Hospital
A new state-of-the art laparoscopic operating theatre was officially opened at Poole Hospital on 29 September by the Mayor of Poole, Cllr Charles Meachin.
The new integrated theatre is equipped with the very latest high-definition imaging equipment. It will provide surgeons with the scope to perform sophisticated keyhole surgery on patients with conditions such as bowel cancer, and will also facilitate minimally invasive surgery on benign conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor problems and hernias.
The new theatre boasts four high-tech manoeuvrable screens, each equipped with touch-screen technology and voice-activated controls. Images are displayed in high definition, giving surgeons a clearer and more comprehensive picture, and the multiple screens can be quickly and easily adjusted, meaning a safer operating environment for both patients and staff.
The integrated theatre is also equipped with multimedia facilities, allowing simultaneous link-up with other sites. Medical professionals and students will be able to observe operations in real-time, and surgeons will benefit from the ability to communicate instantly with other medical professionals from within the operating theatre.
Consultant Laparoscopic Surgeon Mr Tas Qureshi, who is leading the laparoscopic development at Poole Hospital, said: “We are delighted to be one of just a couple of hospitals on the South Coast with such a facility. The new theatre will enable us to increase our surgical repertoire, resulting in better patient outcomes, faster recovery and shorter hospital stays. The multimedia applications also mean we will be able to train surgeons both in-house and remotely, which is great news for Poole Hospital.”
Laparoscopic surgery – also known as keyhole surgery – is a minimally invasive technique which can dramatically reduce hospital stay and recovery time for patients.
Date: 5 October 2009