Analyzing the Significant Capital Investment Required for Hybrid OR Construction and the Long-Term Economic and Clinical Justification for Healthcare Institutions
While the clinical benefits of the Hybrid Operating Room (OR) are undeniable, the market's growth is often tempered by the significant initial capital investment required for construction, equipment procurement, and specialized staff training, necessitating a rigorous long-term economic and clinical justification for healthcare institutions. Building a Hybrid OR typically involves substantial infrastructure changes to accommodate the size and weight of a fixed imaging system (like a robotic angiography C-arm), specialized shielded rooms (for MRI or CT), and the necessary IT infrastructure to handle the massive volumes of imaging data generated. This initial cost places the investment out of reach for many smaller hospitals, concentrating market adoption among large academic medical centers and high-volume specialty hospitals. Therefore, the decision to invest must be supported by a robust business case that demonstrates…