New Bigbury Orthopaedic Surgical Suite is now open

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) is pleased to announce the opening of the new Bigbury Orthopaedic Surgical Suite. The new surgical suite is now fully operational and saw its first patients go through the three dedicated elective orthopaedic theatres in June.

Located on level 2 of Derriford Hospital, the theatre facility will support complex and non-complex orthopaedic operations and provide an excellent teaching environment for orthopaedic trainees.

The commencement of the new theatres will substantially increase the number of orthopaedic cases being treated, which will enable UHP to reduce waiting lists and treat patients more quickly.

Mr. Rathan Yarlagadda, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical lead for Elective Orthopaedic Recovery, said: "The introduction of the Bigbury Orthopaedic Surgical Suite has greatly enhanced our capacity for orthopaedic surgery, including hip and knee replacements.  This state-of-the-art surgical unit, combined with our improved patient pathways, will allow us to perform a higher volume of procedures each day, thereby reducing waiting times and significantly improving access to essential orthopaedic care for our patients. "