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KMID : 0904020090250020133
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Journal of Korean Society for Vascular Surgery
2009 Volume.25 No. 2 p.133 ~ p.139
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Initial Experience with an Endovascular Suite (A Hybrid Operating Room)
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Kim Mi-Jin
Park Young-Sam
Kim Cheol-Seung
Sung Chi-Won
Seo Yeon-Ho
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Endovascular suite, Hybrid operating room
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