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Physician / Medical Doctor (MD)
Operating Room (OR)

Physicians in the operating room

Who they are, what they do and which devices they use: a research-based profile for recruiting this target group for MedTech and pharma projects.

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DE, AT, CH
Evidence records
18
Price per hour, Germany (net)*
226
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323
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Overview

Surgical physicians determine the indication for operations, obtain informed consent and perform the procedures in the operating room. Perioperative treatment covers preparation, positioning techniques, aftercare and the management of complications. In the theatre they work with techniques such as dissection, suturing, open and minimally invasive approaches and use ultrasound and intraoperative radiological control while observing radiation protection. Their procedures include hernia repair, appendectomy, cholecystectomy and fracture care, as well as emergency surgery for severely injured patients. They document findings, hand over patients in a structured way and work interprofessionally with other professional groups.

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Profession by country

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Germany
 
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Austria
 
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Switzerland
 

Fields of use and typical tasks

General and visceral surgery

Evidence from: DE, AT, CH

  • Perform hernia repairs, appendectomies and cholecystectomies, open and laparoscopic
  • Perform bowel, stomach, liver and pancreatic resections according to training level
  • Carry out emergency procedures such as treating bowel perforation or ulcer bleeding
  • Perform ultrasound of the abdomen and thyroid as well as duplex ultrasound
  • Perform proctoscopies and rectoscopies and interpret X-ray, CT and MRI
  • Care for admitted patients up to the operation

Anaesthesiology

Evidence from: DE, AT, CH

  • Induce and maintain general anaesthesia, including total intravenous anaesthesia with target-controlled infusion
  • Perform emergency anaesthesia with rapid sequence induction in patients at risk of aspiration
  • Perform spinal anaesthesia and epidural catheters and apply further regional anaesthesia techniques
  • Secure the airway with mask ventilation, intubation and laryngeal mask and apply the difficult airway algorithm
  • Place central venous lines under ultrasound guidance
  • Carry out pre-anaesthesia visits for outpatients and inpatients

Orthopaedics and trauma surgery

Evidence from: DE, AT, CH

  • Implant primary joint replacements and assist with revision surgery
  • Treat fractures and osteotomies with osteosynthesis
  • Perform therapeutic arthroscopies of the knee, ankle and shoulder
  • Perform implant removals and minor procedures, initially under supervision
  • Carry out intraoperative radiological checks
  • Treat infections of soft tissue, bone and joints surgically

Specializations

Devices and systems they use

Who they work with

  • Anaesthesiologists
  • Operating room nurses
  • Staff of the medical device reprocessing unit
  • Infection control team

Frequently asked questions

Which devices and procedures do surgeons use in the OR?

The training curriculum lists ultrasound, open and minimally invasive approaches, laser in surgical techniques and intraoperative radiological control.

Who is responsible for anaesthesia?

Anaesthesia is induced by the anaesthesia team before positioning, disinfection and draping follow; one hospital describes this as its workflow.

Does radiation protection matter in the OR?

Yes. Training covers intraoperative radiological control and radiation protection for patients and staff.

How are patients handed over after surgery?

Training lists structured patient handover as well as informed consent and documentation of findings.

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