State-of-the-art urology surgical table with fluoroscopy arrives in Vernon - thanks to $770,000 gift.
A state-of-the art, high-resolutionsuite of equipment for urology has arrived in Vernon Jubilee Hospital thanks toa generous donor. This anonymous gift of $770,000 is the largest major gift theVJH Foundation has received.
This new equipment takes our service to a whole new world-class level.The previous table was used in over 5,000 cases in 3 years including bothelective and emergency surgery, along with diagnostic cystoscopy, whereurologists take a look inside a patient’s body and gain a better understandingof their condition.
“I have beenfortunate to be able to use this new table already, and it truly is state ofthe art. The table moves very smoothly and the foot pedals I use to control itare easy to use. There is even a relaxing mood-light designed to decreasepatient anxiety and fear. Although there seem to be endless and ongoingrequests for further operating room equipment, I am very grateful to practiceurology in a region and a facility with equipment such as this” says Dr.Troy Schultz, Urologist at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
The new Urology equipment providesimproved imaging with less radiation exposure to patients and surgical staff.The table has built in x-ray capabilities allowing real time imaging indiagnosis and treatment of urologic disease. The table is designed forefficient transurethral surgeries such as ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsyfor kidney stones, transurethral resection and greenlight laser vaporization ofthe prostate, and bladder tumour resections.
“We are pleased to give back to the community andsupport important initiatives to improve healthcare through the Vernon JubileeHospital Foundation” says the donor.
Thousands of people per year in theNorth Okanagan will benefit from this technology – saving and improving lives.
