CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital Celebrates 200th Operation in New Hybrid Operating Room

CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital commemorated its 200th operation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new hybrid operating room, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment to innovative health care.

Integrating the latest surgical and cardiovascular advancements into the new room, CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital's team of compassionate cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and vascular surgeons can undertake complex procedures for patients with aortic and cardiovascular conditions.

"This achievement is a game changer for our patients because the room allows us to do everything in one room from minimally invasive procedures to complex open heart surgeries," said Dr. Thomas Mulhearn, intervention cardiologist. "And what better time to celebrate our 200th operation than during Heart Month in February.”

The collaborative efforts of CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital's multidisciplinary team and the CHRISTUS Ochsner Southwest Louisiana Foundation have been instrumental in achieving this milestone. The foundation raised $3 million to invest into creating the revolutionary hybrid operating room. The team’s dedication to innovation and patient-centered care has elevated the standard of health care in the community.

"We are thrilled to celebrate this momentous occasion," said Jim Davidson, president and chief operating officer of CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital. "The hybrid operating room represents a groundbreaking achievement into modern health care, allowing us to deliver advanced treatments and interventions to our patients with aortic and cardiovascular conditions."

As the hospital continues to leverage the capabilities of its state-of-the-art facilities, CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital remains committed to advancing health care and improving outcomes for patients across southwest Louisiana.