Core Facilities

1185m² AT THE BALGRIST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

The OR-X core facility is located within the Balgrist University Hospital. Visitors enter the former hospital bunker through a separate entrance, via a spectacular spiral staircase. The bunker has been converted into the ultramodern OR-X.

The lower floor houses the surgical infrastructure for research and training, where entire ex-vivo surgeries can be performed using human specimens. The rooms are equipped for all types of open, arthroscopic/endoscopic, computer-assisted, or robotic interventions. On the upper floor, there is a reception and welcome area, a waiting/recreation lounge, changing rooms with showers, and meeting and workspaces.

 

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Operating Room

  • 01 - Description

    Operating Room X provides researchers and developers with the optimal environment for data collection, prototype development, validation and product demonstrations. 

    The OR can be used as a stand-alone room for hands-on surgical training, training of surgical teams, or for live streaming of ex vivo surgeries to the Balgrist Congress infrastructure. It can also be connected to the adjacent Skills Lab by opening the large sliding doors.

    01 - Description

    Simulation OPS Simulation OPS
  • 02 - Surgical features

    The OR is equipped with the highest-quality medical grade equipment, including:

    • Highly realistic OR look and feel through a modular glass room wall system 
    • KLS Martin MarLED X OR lights including lamp camera
    • Ceiling and wall mounted supply unit: AIR, VAC, O2, AGFS; 6x power supply T23, RJ45, USB
    • Mobile OR table Baxter PST-500 series, 3D imaging ready

    The following is included with each surgical workstation:

    • Basic set of surgical instruments: small and large bone sets, spine set and various universal instruments
    • Arthrex power tools (A400 and A600)
    • Surgical disposable package
    • Radiation protection for each participant
    • A variety of surgical equipment and medical imaging devices, such as arthroscopy towers or cone beam CT devices, can be purchased as an additional service 

     

    02 - Surgical features

    Innovative translational research in progress. Innovative translational research in progress.
  • 03 - Technical features

    Our OR can integrate any device and technology, regardless of whether it is a certified medical device or a brought-in prototype.

    The following connections to our high-performance network and NVIDIA server infrastructure are provided: 

    • The network to the HPC server supports a bandwidth of 100 GB/s, a workload capacity of 30TiB and a throughput of 10000 IOPS.
    • Flexible ports with standard connections SDI, HDMI, XLR, Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio, USB (2.0, 3.0) are integrated into the custom ceiling and wall installation, designed for flexible mounting of devices such as cameras.

    Pre- and intra-operative data can be visualized user-friendly through the Brainlab Buzz Digital OR integration:

    • Buzz in-wall main touch display, 42'' Full HD
    • 2 ceiling-mounted Barco 32'' 4K displays
    • 2 wall-integrated displays
    • NEC MultiSync V864Q Display 86" UHD 24h 500 ccd
    • NEC MultiSync P495, PRO 49" UHD 24h 700 ccd connected to clinical information system
    • Visualization of data with the adjacent Skills Lab is possible

    A variety of technical research equipment, such as AR-HMDs or tracking systems, can be purchased as an add-on service (see our equipment).

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    03 - Technical features

    Server Room Server Room

Skills Lab

  • 01 - Description

    The Skills Lab is tailored for surgical training courses on human specimens. It houses up to six surgical workstations equipped with medical-grade equipment of the highest standard. The mobile operating tables can be rearranged or replaced depending on training needs.

    Larger courses and hybrid formats with live streaming can be realized by connecting the Skills Lab with the adjacent OR and the Balgrist congress infrastructure.

    For SURGICAL TRAINING

    01 - Description

    The Skills Lab is tailored for surgical training courses on human specimens The Skills Lab is tailored for surgical training courses on human specimens
  • 02 - Surgical features

    Each surgical workstation is equipped with the highest quality medical-grade equipment, including:

    • Highly realistic OR look & feel through a modular glass room wall system
    • KLS Martin MarLED X OR lights
    • Mobile OR table Baxter PST-300 series

    Each surgical workstation includes:

    • Basic set of surgical instruments: small and large bone sets, spine set and various universal instruments
    • Arthrex power tools (A 400 and A 600)
    • Surgical disposable package
    • Radiation protection for each participant

    A variety of surgical equipment and medical imaging devices, such as arthroscopy towers or cone beam CT devices can be purchased as an add-on service. 

    02 - Surgical features

HUMAN SPECIMENS AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

HUMAN SPECIMENS AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

The OR-X offers comprehensive services and infrastructure for human sample management according to the highest ethical standards. 

CONTROL ROOM

Control Room OR-X
CONTROL ROOM

The Control Room is the data hub of the OR-X, and enables control from outside the operating rooms, where audio/video signals and data streams are displayed and processed. The Control Room facilitates data control of our image archiving system, the high-performance research network, the Brainlab Buzz Digital OR network and the Balgrist congress infrastructure.

The room can either be self-serviced or operated by an OR-X data and A/V expert. A window provides a direct view into the operating room, and a two-way audio system is available for communication with course participants.

MEETING AND CONGRESS INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Elegant auditorium, vibrant stage
  • Welcoming foyer, inviting ambiance
MEETING AND CONGRESS INFRASTRUCTURE

Located directly in the OR-X is a 33m² meeting room equipped with state-of-the-art conference technology that can accommodate 12-24 participants, depending on seating arrangements. Face-to-face discussions can also be held in the 18m² breakout room with couch and workstations, which is located across from the OR and Skills Lab.  

Additional meeting rooms (from 8 to 150 people, depending on the layout) and the large auditorium for 145 people are available in the Balgrist Congress Center.

WELCOME AND RECREATION AREA

Translational surgery's welcoming hub.
WELCOME AND RECREATION AREA

Each room booking entitles you to exclusive use of the welcome area, lounge areas and changing rooms. Our reception is always staffed to handle organizational matters during courses. Guests have access to a changing room with lockers and a shower. The lounge can be used for relaxation, coffee breaks, stand-up apéritifs, or buffets with served food. Larger social events can be held in the foyer or restaurant of the Balgrist Congress Center.

Gallery Core Facilities

Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Changing Room
Changing Room
Washing Station
Washing Station
Human Specimen Storage
Human Specimen Storage
Breakout Room
Breakout Room