Inpatient Care: Growth of the Clinical EnterpriseThe growth in operative volume in our Department has necessitated the dedication of new resources to our mission for patient care. In addition, the recruitment of new faculty has brought new skills and techniques into the operating room that require expanded surgical facilities and equipment. Over the past five years, our Department has grown to incorporate the latest surgical instruments, including new surgical microscopes, intra-operative angiography, completely new intra-operative neurophysiology equipment for deep brain electrode recording and placement, expanded frameless navigation capabilities, Iso-C intra-operative fluoroscopy, the newest radiosurgical treatment modalities, and with the recruitment of an endovascular neurosurgeon, the creation of two new angiography suites. As the primary provider of spinal neurosurgical care in Rochester, we continue to update the implants and techniques available, including minimally invasive technology. As patient care demands have increased, we have also dedicated new inpatient units for the care of neurosurgical patients. The main neurosurgical ward has been renovated, a new Trauma-ICU has been opened that allows for the care of multi-system trauma including brain and spinal injury. It is anticipated that by the end of 2010, a new Neuro-ICU will be finished that will allow for advanced neurocritical care and invasive neuro-monitoring that will characterize 21st century neurosurgery. |