Integrated Operating Rooms

Minimally invasive surgery is driving the trend toward the total integration of all operating room equipment and systems

This allows surgeons to control everything from one touch screen and makes multiple presets possible. The new systems result in better surgical outcomes, but proper integration requires adequate data storage and distribution within the OR. One innovation, 4K, high-resolution technology, offers surgeons broader, deeper color rendition and a more detailed view. This facilitates real-time adjustments during surgery. The future promises 8K capability, multi-image displays and the possibility of testing new devices and techniques in a virtual environment before using them on patients.