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World-leading training for Aintree’s Vascular service
from LUHFT Life - February 2023
by LUHFT
Aintree’s Vascular team has used innovative simulation training to help more staff in delivering keyhole surgery, a complex but less invasive operation, shortening recovery time for patients.
LUHFT collaborated with Medtronic, a US based company that specialises in medical technology solutions, to bring their mobile training facility to Aintree Hospital.
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Medtronic who provide this innovative training on a converted bus, were touring Europe and made Aintree their only UK stop.Their facilities allowed 60 colleagues to safely rehearse keyhole surgery using virtual reality.
LUHFT’s Vascular service is one of the busiest in the world, and was one of the first to deliver complex surgeries. It has recently relocated to Aintree from the Royal and will shortly open a hybrid operating suite, increasing theatre capacity by 50%, combining traditional surgery and keyhole.
Mr Simon Neequaye, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, who led on this initiative, said: “Liverpool is a pioneer for keyhole surgery, the benefits are clear, shorter hospital stays, less pain and bleeding after operations and reduced scarring.Our team is continuously looking for ways to improve outcomes for patients, and this was one of those ways. Granting a large proportion of colleagues to take part in this exclusive, state-ofthe-art training opportunity, only further cements our service as a world leader.”