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Most minimally invasive surgical procedures are now performed in operating rooms that were originally designed for traditional open surgery. Laparoscopic instrumentation such as insufflators, light sources, and camera control units must be placed on one or more equipment carts. After the cart has been moved into place, insufflation tubing, video cables, light cords, cautery lines, and foot controls must be positioned and connected. This cart-based paradigm restricts the ergonomic configuration of the operating room and creates potential mechanical, electrical, and biological hazards to the patient and operating room staff. In order to decrease clutter, ease personnel movement, improve ergonomics, maintain the sterile field, and facilitate the use of advanced imaging, communication, and display devices, an appropriately designed operating environment is essential. Herein we detail both the theoretical and practical aspects of the design and describe the implementation and utilization of such a suite in our hospital. These design elements may prove to be critical to the next generation of minimally invasive surgical suites and will facilitate future advanced laparoscopic procedures.
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Herron, D.M., Gagner, M., Kenyon, T.L. et al. The minimally invasive surgical suite enters the 21st century. Surg Endosc 15, 415–422 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004640080134
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