Andorra Hospital Adds Fifth Operating Theatre to Meet Surging Surgical Demand
Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital in Andorra now operates five surgical theatres after SAAS added a fifth one this April. Four remain available for scheduled procedures, enhancing local capacity and prioritizing patients over foreign treatments.
Key Points
- SAAS launched a fifth operating theatre in April at Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital's surgical block.
- The addition addresses rising demand for scheduled procedures.
- Hospital now has five theatres, with one always reserved for emergencies, leaving four for non-urgent ops.
- Expansion reorganizes spaces to boost capacity and reduce treatment abroad.
The Andorran Health Care Service (SAAS) has brought a fifth operating theatre online this April in the surgical and obstetric block at Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital.
The new facility addresses rising demand for scheduled surgical procedures. With this addition, the hospital now has five operating theatres, though one must remain reserved at all times for emergencies. This leaves four available for non-urgent operations.
SAAS stated the expansion meets the population's medical needs and forms part of efforts to reorganise hospital spaces for greater capacity. The service aims to strengthen healthcare provision in Andorra by prioritising patients and reducing the need for treatment abroad.
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