Overview
The Operation Theatre Complex at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) is a modern surgical facility designed to support a wide range of routine, advanced, and super-specialty surgical procedures. The complex is equipped with 13 state-of-the-art operation theatres, built according to modern surgical safety standards to ensure optimal patient care, infection control, and efficient surgical workflow. The operation theatres support multiple specialties including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Surgical Oncology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and other super-specialty procedures. With advanced infrastructure, modern surgical equipment, and highly trained surgical teams, the OT complex ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care for patients.
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MD . Professor & HOD​
Professor & HOD
Overview
The Operation Theatre Complex at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) is a modern surgical facility designed to support a wide range of routine, advanced, and super-specialty surgical procedures. The complex is equipped with 13 state-of-the-art operation theatres, built according to modern surgical safety standards to ensure optimal patient care, infection control, and efficient surgical workflow. The operation theatres support multiple specialties including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Surgical Oncology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and other super-specialty procedures. With advanced infrastructure, modern surgical equipment, and highly trained surgical teams, the OT complex ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care for patients.
Facilities Available
| Specialty | No. of OTs |
|---|---|
| Cardiac Surgery | 1 |
| OBGYN | 2 |
| General Surgery | 2 |
| ENT | 1 |
| Orthopaedic Surgery | 2 |
| Neurosurgery | 1 |
| Endoscopy/Laproscopy | 1 |
| Ophthalmology | 1 |
| Septic OT | 1 |
| Emergency OT | 1 |
| Minor OT | 6 |
Infrastructure
The operation theatre complex consists of 13 modular operation theatres, each designed to maintain strict aseptic conditions and advanced surgical functionality.
Key features include:
- Modular operation theatres with laminar airflow systems
- HEPA filtration systems for infection control
- Â Advanced surgical lighting with LED shadowless operating lights
- Modern anaesthesia workstations with ventilators and advanced monitoring systems
- Multiparameter patient monitoring systems
- Medical gas pipeline systems including oxygen, nitrous oxide, compressed air, and vacuum suction
- Central sterile supply support ensuring sterile instruments and surgical materials
- Video recording and display systems for surgical documentation and teaching
- Electrosurgical and energy devices for precision surgical procedures
- Patient warming systems for temperature control during surgery
- Crash carts and emergency resuscitation equipment
The theatres are designed with strict infection control protocols, controlled access zones, and sterile corridors to maintain the highest surgical safety standards.
Advanced Surgical Technology
The operation theatres are equipped with advanced surgical technology that supports complex, minimally invasive, and super-specialty surgical procedures across multiple departments.
Key technologies available include:
- High-definition laparoscopic and endoscopic systems with 3D and 4K visualization platforms
- Advanced vessel sealing devices and ultrasonic dissectors for precision surgical dissection and haemostasis
- Operating microscopes for neurosurgery, ENT, and microvascular procedures
- High-speed neurosurgical drills and cranial instrumentation for complex brain and spine surgeries
- C-arm fluoroscopic imaging systems for orthopaedic, neurosurgical, and urological procedures
- Advanced endourology systems including cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, and nephroscopy for minimally invasive urological procedures
- Laser systems for treatment of kidney stones and prostate enlargement
- Cardiopulmonary bypass (heart–lung machine) and advanced perfusion systems for cardiothoracic surgeries
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support for high-risk cardiac procedures
- Advanced anesthesia workstations with invasive monitoring systems
- Ultrasound machines for intraoperative guidance and vascular access
- Electrosurgical units and modern energy devices for precision surgical procedures
These technologies enable the surgical teams to perform complex procedures in neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, urology, oncology, and other specialties with high precision, improved safety, and faster patient recovery.
Surgical Support Areas
The OT complex is supported by specialized areas including:
- Pre-operative patient preparation areas
- Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for post-surgical monitoring and recovery
- Dedicated sterile storage and instrument preparation areas
- Scrub rooms and sterile changing areas for surgical teams
These facilities ensure smooth patient flow and maintain strict sterile protocols throughout surgical procedures.
Patient Safety and Infection Control
Patient safety and infection prevention are integral components of the Operation Theatre complex at SMIMS. All surgical procedures are performed in accordance with NABH standards, hospital infection control policies, and established patient safety protocols to ensure safe surgical outcomes.
Key safety practices include:
- Implementation of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist at all stages of surgery (Sign In, Time Out, Sign Out)
- Continuous intraoperative monitoring by the anaesthesia and surgical teams
- Â Strict sterilization protocols through the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) for surgical instruments and materials
- Laminar airflow and HEPA filtration systems to maintain a sterile surgical environment
- Â Adherence to hospital infection control guidelines and surveillance programs
- Safe handling and disposal of waste as per Biomedical Waste Management Rules
- Â Standardized communication and coordination among surgical, anaesthesia, nursing, and OT support teams
Regular infection control audits, monitoring of surgical site infections, and staff training programs are conducted to maintain the highest standards of perioperative safety and quality care.
Academic and Training Support
As a teaching institution, the Operation Theatre complex at SMIMS plays an important role in clinical training and skill development for healthcare professionals.
The OT facilities support:
- B.Sc Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology program, providing hands-on training in surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, and OT management
- Clinical training for postgraduate medical residents across various surgical specialties
- Training for nursing students and OT nursing staff in perioperative care, infection control, and patient safety practices
- Surgical skill development and exposure to advanced procedures for undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
The OT complex also facilitates live surgical demonstrations, interdisciplinary teaching sessions, and clinical discussions, contributing to the development of competent healthcare professionals and maintaining high standards of surgical education.
