Open Heart Surgery Becomes A Night Of Entertainment For Over 200 Observers
November 7, 2007 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Lights? Check. Camera? Check. Scalpel????? Um huh, I said scalpel. Check! Very cool indeed. A Cambridge surgeon, Francis Wells, provided entertainment to over 200 members of the public via the operating room. This really is neat!
Dr. Wells talked the audience through the procedure and fielded questions about open heart surgery and valve repairs along the way. When you think about it, this is a much easier way to “teach” about surgical procedures and medical treatments. A normal OR can only handle two dozen or so professionals that cram as close as they can to the ledge of the observation deck.
I know personally, it was always much easier to pick up technique and sequencing when I was up close and personal during surgical procedures.
There were no issues finding volunteers for the televised surgery. Many patients were more than happy to help out. And seriously speaking… you know you are going to be very taken care of with over 200 people watching the doctors work and such, yeah? Here is the clip. Enjoy (it is graphic).
