[Anaesthesia for Hybrid Procedures]

Abstract

The development and implementation of the hybrid operating theatre over the last decade is one of the most innovative advancements in the field of medical interdisciplinary treatment options. The hybrid operating theatre allows the combination of minimally invasive surgery and interventional procedures using the benefits of modern imaging technologies. Therefore, it will be of increasing interest for different kinds of surgical disciplines in the future. In Germany, the hybrid operating theatre is mainly used in the field of transcatheter based heart valve procedures and in the field of vascular surgery cooperating with interventional radiology. Managing this special patient population is a highly challenging task for all players in this setting, especially for the cardiac surgeon, the cardiologist, and the anaesthesiologist. Only close interdisciplinary cooperation ensures optimal treatment. The impact of recent developments in the field of transcatheter based heart valve procedures on anaesthesia management will be addressed in this article.