RAPID CITY, S.D. – Patients across western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming now have access to more advanced vascular and cardiovascular procedures closer to home thanks to a new specialized operating room at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.
The vascular hybrid operating room, which opened in July, combines a traditional surgical suite with advanced imaging technology. The setup allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures and open surgery in the same room without having to move patients.
Hospital officials say the new facility makes several complex treatments available locally that previously required patients to travel long distances to larger medical centers in cities such as Denver or Minneapolis.
Vascular and cardiothoracic surgeon Tommaso Cambiaghi will lead procedures in the new operating room, including complex aneurysm repairs and other advanced vascular treatments.
Monument Health says the technology can also allow for smaller incisions and potentially faster recovery times, while expanding access to specialized cardiovascular care throughout the region.
