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From near and far to the OR…and back again Over the past decade, the frequency and complexity of surgeries performed in the Hybrid OR continue to increase. Once limited to vascular, cardiac and neuro-related procedures, today's Hybrid OR is frequently scheduled for multidisciplinary use across a growing list of specialties including orthopedics, trauma surgery, thoracic surgery, oncology and urology. This trend is expected to continue as room functionality further expands to accommodate multi-modality pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative advanced imaging techniques including angiography, MRI and CT. In the future, it's widely acknowledged that the separation of diagnostics and surgery will become the exception rather than the rule. To date, one of the significant challenges in creating safe and efficient workflows within a multi-modality Hybrid OR has focused on the limitations of available patient transport alternatives. The inherent risks of patient repositioning can delay diagnoses, treatment and adversely affect patient outcomes. In response to this challenge, Getinge has developed an innovative dual-purpose surgical platform and patient transfer system compatible with Siemens Healthineers' nexaris Angio-MR-CT. The PILOT system is designed to facilitate patient transport throughout the hospital while eliminating the need to reposition the patient during intraoperative imaging at any point during the procedure. As a result of these features, the patient remains stable in the intended treatment position while all imaging tasks are performed. The Getinge PILOT system incorporates a specially designed table-top for the Maquet Magnus operating table system, an integrated transfer board and a docking adapter that offers an easier, faster and safer way to diagnose and treat patients who benefit from real-time, intraoperative imaging. The table-top is integrated with Siemens' ARTIS pheno-angiography system. The system facilitates surgical table to MR transfers between the Maquet Magnus table and Siemens Combi Dockable table. Integrated coils support head and full body imaging. The table top and transfer board incorporate x-ray translucent material to permit intraoperative CT. The docking adapter also enables secure transfer between Maquet Magnus, and the Maquet Transmobil TT-M to expedite patient transport in a stable position between a helicopter landing pad, ER (or anywhere in the facility) and the ICU, radiology or OR. Managing Risk Making beer decisions in Surgical Workflows Getinge Surgical Workflows Volume 2 • Issue 3 • August 2019