Background and Identification
Sometimes known as a surgical table, operating tables are typically used within an operating room or surgical suite of a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or other healthcare facilities where surgeries are performed. Operating tables may be either stationary or mobile to move room to room. Operating tables are used in various types of procedures such as cardiothoracic, orthopedic, bariatric, robotic, urologic, and more.
An operating table’s uses depend on its design and specifications. Some operating tables are designed for specific procedures while others are designed to perform a wide range of procedures. Surgical tables are meant to keep a patient in place while the surgical team operates. Surgical table accessories can be used to move various parts of the body for easier access to the surgical site.
There are three major categories of surgical tables: general surgical tables, radiolucent imaging tables, and orthopedic tables. General surgical tables are used for a number of surgical procedures like plastic, cardiovascular, pediatric, gall bladder, and gynecology surgery. General surgical tables can generally be adjusted for height and length, tilted horizontally, and tiled to either side. Radiolucent imaging tables are designed for minimally invasive procedures that require fluoroscopy. Orthopedic tables are designed for manipulation and maneuverability required in orthopedic surgeries.