IMEG’s Suraj S. Soudagar has published “Surgical Tables: More Than the Surface on Which the Patient Is Placed,” in Outpatient Surgery magazine.  

In the article, Soudagar explores how advanced surgical tables—and their modular attachments—are transforming operating rooms in outpatient surgery centers and hospital outpatient departments. 

Key highlights include: 

  • The evolution of surgical tables to support patient comfort, safety, surgeon ergonomics, ease of setup, and OR efficiency, all leading to reduced turnover times.  
  • The importance of specialty attachments—such as radiolucent extenders for bariatrics and orthopedics—that enable clear imaging and optimal surgical angles, particularly in complex spinal procedures. 
  • How modular, flexible, and intuitive attachments enable faster case transitions, helping surgeons complete more procedures and improving overall throughput.
  • The vital role of cleanability, with attachments designed to minimize nooks and surfaces that slow cleaning and delay room turnover. 

Surgical tables do more than support the body, he emphasizes, they provide precise positioning and approach angles tailored to surgeon preferences, enhancing both safety and procedural outcomes. 

He recommends involving frontline surgeons and OR teams early in procurement decisions to ensure the selected tables and accessories align with clinical needs and workflows. 

He also highlights that different surgical specialties—and differing case volumes—demand the right table for the right job, recommending a strategic fit rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. 

Soudagar, MS, MBA, LEED AP, is IMEG’s Client Executive for medical equipment planning. Contact him here.  

Read the article here.