The completion of a £6.5 million robotic operating theatre marks a significant advancement in healthcare facilities, aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency. This green building, perched one level above the ground floor on bamboo-grown stilts, connects an old gap over a sculpture courtyard. Consultant surgeon Anil Agarwal and senior operations manager Alison Coates have both highlighted how this new development has created a positive impact. It will have a tremendous impact on patients and staff.
CEO Anil Agarwal stressed both the short-term benefits of having the new operating theatres. He noted that patients are already enjoying the new facilities and their improved fallout. The new recovery area was carefully planned to provide better patient-centered care and improve the flow of people through the surgical process.
“Patients are already benefitting from the new operating theatres and now patient care and flow will improve with the new recovery area.” – Anil Agarwal
Having this new recovery area will significantly improve the quality and comfort of the patient experience. It will open the door for more productive post-operative care. Agarwal expressed confidence that these enhancements would benefit patients and create a better working environment for theatre staff.
Alison Coates acknowledged the ambitious nature of the project, which involved careful planning and execution to create the new section above ground level. In particular, she focused on the difficulties encountered during construction. She continued, the final product makes all of the hard work put into the project worthwhile.
“To say it was ambitious is an understatement.” – Alison Coates
The new facility aims to optimize the workflow of medical professionals, ensuring that they can focus more on patient care without being hindered by logistical challenges. Agarwal underscored the importance of focusing improvements beyond the built environment. They improve the overall mood for patients and clinicians alike.