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began to be transformed from places where people went to die into facilities where treatments and diagnoses could cure diseases. For treating oncological conditions,
effective techniques include radiation therapy. However, proton therapy has emerged as an innovative technique in recent years, significantly improving patient quality of life and yielding beneficial health outcomes. One of the most notable systems in this field is the Proteus ONE from IBA (Fig 1), known for its single-room proton therapy solution that is compact, and easy to install and operate. It prioritises patient comfort while minimising radiation exposure to healthy tissues. In the realm of surgery, there is a
growing trend towards using remote- assistance equipment known as surgical robots. These systems allow surgeries to be performed without the physical presence of the surgeon in the same location as the patient, potentially enabling operations across different hospitals or even countries. One of the well-known systems is
the da Vinci Surgical System (Fig 2), a highly sophisticated device controlled through a console within the operating room. This technology enables surgeons to access hard-to-reach areas of the body, reducing patient pain and shortening recovery times post-operation. Despite the increased use of surgical
robots in hospitals, some professionals still do not view this technology as a viable replacement for the manual dexterity of a surgeon. This is due to robots lacking the same sensitivity and capability to handle tissue pressures during surgical procedures. As surgical methods advanced into the
21st century, ‘surgery 4.0’ emerged, characterised by image-guided procedures. This advancement led to the creation of hybrid operating rooms, designed for complex surgical interventions requiring collaboration among various medical specialists. The implementation of hybrid
operating rooms originated from the need to perform surgical procedures while simultaneously obtaining intraoperative diagnostic images, such as during cardiac, urological, or endovascular surgeries.3 These operating rooms are equipped with imaging systems (digital angiography comprised of C-arms suspended from the ceiling or anchored to the floor), high- definition monitors, and image- guided navigation devices, allowing doctors to perform more precise and effective procedures. In addition, hybrid ORs are designed
22 Figure 1. Proton therapy system, Proteus ONE.
to offer greater flexibility in equipment configuration and instrument layout, allowing medical teams to customise the space to meet the needs of each procedure. One of their main advantages is that they allow for less invasive procedures, which can speed patient recovery and reduce the risk of complications. They also allow doctors to perform interventions in real time, which can be especially useful in emergency situations. By combining neurosurgery and MRI services, intraoperative high-field
magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) is formed. A procedure used in the operating room to provide detailed real- time images of the brain or spinal cord during surgery. A computed tomography angiography
service is also possible. In order to simplify the various types of imaging that patients may need during surgery, the combination of the two rooms provides greater patient safety and improves clinical workflows. By linking the two rooms, trauma patients can be managed in one room and interventions can be
performed without having to move them throughout the hospital.
The digital hospital Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have revolutionised society since the telegraph in 1843 and have significantly improved daily life throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. In the healthcare sector, ICT has optimised management, exchange, and communication of information, enabling remote diagnostics and monitoring, thereby transforming hospital structures. Advancements include Hospital
Figure 2. The da Vinci Surgical System.
Information Systems (HIS), Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS/RIS), and Electronic Health Records (EHR). Initially focused on administrative management, recent efforts have targeted the digitalisation of professional tools, especially EHR systems, aiming to innovate healthcare delivery models. According to a survey conducted in
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