Hybrid Operating Room Suites: A Review of the Integration of Advanced Medical Imaging Technologies with Conventional Surgical Capabilities to Improve Patient Outcomes, Decrease Procedure Times, and Facilitate the Seamless Conversion from Minimally Invasive to Open Surgery
The Hybrid Operating Room (Hybrid OR) represents a significant paradigm shift in surgical care, combining a fully equipped conventional surgical suite with high-resolution, real-time medical imaging systems, such as fixed fluoroscopy C-arms, CT scanners, or MRI machines. This revolutionary integration allows surgeons to perform a continuum of care—including imaging, diagnosis, minimally invasive image-guided procedures, and open surgery—all within a single treatment space without the need to transport the patient. This seamless workflow is particularly crucial in complex fields like cardiovascular, vascular, and neurosurgery.
