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A team of more than 20 surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, operating department practitioners and support staff worked together to ensure each patient received the very best care.
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Paddy Subramanian said everyone working together was key to the day’s success.
“Today was quite remarkable,” he said. “We ran four operations simultaneously with two consultants supervising parallel lists. The team worked efficiently and everything was patient-centred. We were all focused on the same goal: helping patients have their operations safely and on time."
“This is the result of lots of different staff with different expertise coming together for the benefit of patients - and it’s also been a great training experience for our resident surgeons.”
The surgeries took place in CFH’s pioneering barn theatre, a cutting-edge operating environment designed to maximise efficiency and foster collaboration.
Unlike conventional theatres, the barn theatre features an open-plan layout housing four dedicated surgical zones within one room, separated by transparent glass partitions.
Each zone is equipped with its own ultra-clean air canopy which prevents the spread of infection between patients.
The glass partitions provide both privacy for patients and enable collaboration among surgical teams. This innovative setup enables surgeons and staff to share expertise and support one another, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
Many patients, like 78-year-old Carol Baldwin, who underwent a hip replacement, can sit up and engage in conversation shortly after their operation.
“I came in at 7am for my total left hip replacement, and at the moment, it feels fine. I’m hopeful that the surgeon Paddy did a good job and got me out of pain,” said Carol.
Anaesthetist Rekha Ramachandra said that streamlining pre-operative assessments, surgical workflows, and post-operative rehabilitation help to improve efficiency and help bring down waiting lists.
She said: “We have an amazing team, nursing, recovery, and the surgical ward, all working seamlessly together. With multiple hips and knees being replaced today, it’s been a positive experience for both the staff and patients.”
Nikki Richardson, lead operating department practitioner, reflected on the theatre’s smooth operation: “We worked really well as a team today, utilising theatre support workers to keep patients moving smoothly through anaesthetics and surgery. This helped us avoid any gaps and make the most of our time in theatre.”
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Farhad Iranpour praised the day’s progress: “It’s been going well, and the team has been really supportive. I’ve done four joint replacements so far, and it’s only 3.30pm. The team has done well, showing what an orthopaedic centre at Chase Farm Hospital is all about.”
Veronica Delfin, senior orthopaedic sister and theatre coordinator, expressed her pride: “I’m really pleased with how the team performed, it was amazing. They’ve been very supportive of what we’re trying to achieve, and I’m proud of all their hard work today.”
The team remains committed to continuous improvement, building on this success to enhance surgical capacity while maintaining the highest standards of care.
For the patients, these surgeries mean getting back to the things they love with less pain and more freedom. The team at Chase Farm Hospital are proud to help make that happen.
