Lighting In The Operation Room Improves The Quality And Safety Of Patients

Lighting technology in the operating room (Doc. Dr

JAKARTA The lighting technology in the operating room is now progressing with the presence of a new lighting system designed to provide more precise visibility for surgeons. This supports the convenience of the medical team and reduces exposure to radiation for patients.

This system uses energy-efficient LED technology with ergonomic and modular designs, making it easier to adjust light according to operational needs.

Optimal lighting is essential to support the accuracy of medical measures, especially in long-duration operations, such as heart surgery, toraces, and blood vessels.

According to data from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey, the prevalence of heart disease in Indonesia has reached more than 877 thousand cases. In severe conditions, such as severe heart valve disease or blockage oftenuic arteries, surgical procedures require high precision and reliable technology support.

The success of the operation is highly dependent on the visual quality and comfort of the surgical team. Heart surgery and blood vessels often involve more than one operator on the surgical table and the position of the operator's head can cover the area under operation.

Therefore, the lighting system that is able to eliminate the dark area behind the operator's head is very important.

Dr!ger Indonesia, an international pioneer in the field of safety and medical technology, proudly introduced New Polaris Surgical Light, a new innovation in the lighting of the operating room.

"We understand how important it is to maintain the quality of lighting in the operating room to support the accuracy and comfort of medical measures," said Ratna Kurniawati, Managing Director of Dr

"Through the advancement of medical technology that continues to be developed, DrEMBER presents a New Polaris Surgical Light for the medical world in the country. We want to present a solution that not only increases the efficiency of medical personnel work, but also provides safety for patients," he continued.

Chairman of the Indonesian Toraks and Vasular Surgeon Association (HBTKVI), Dr. dr. Prasetyo Edi, Sp.BTKV, Subsp.VE(K), FIATCVS, SH, MH, MBA explained that in heart and blood vessels, more than one operator is usually involved.

"The potential of the head of the operator can cover the object of operation. DrEMBER facilitates this with the ability of New Polaris Surgical Light in eliminating dark space when the light is covered by the operator's head. This feature can be a breath of fresh air for the Indonesian Toraks and Vascalar Surgery Community (BTKV) in Indonesia, especially in areas that are developing heart surgery services," he explained.

For patients, this latest lighting technology offers tangible benefits, especially in reducing radiation exposure thanks to its light efficiency. With Color Rendering Index (Ra) 99, the resulting light is very close to the natural color of the body's tissue, thus helping doctors distinguish the anatomy structure more accurately.

In addition, the light gradation features that can be arranged gradually help prevent operator eye fatigue during surgery.

"We see the New Polaris Surgical Light as an important breakthrough for all operators and surgeons in Indonesia. This product provides convenience and comfort during operations, especially for those of us who often face long-duration toract and vascular operations," said Dr. dr. Niko Azhari Hidayat, Sp.BTKV., SubspVE(K), FIATCVS, Secretary General of HBTKVI.

"The technology keeps the lighting bright, the temperature is stable, and the intelligent system is able to adjust the intensity according to the needs of the action," he added.

This innovation also received international recognition through the 2025 Red Dot Design Award category Best of the Best Product Design, in appreciation for the design and technology that prioritizes the needs of doctors and patients.

This award underscores the importance of combining technological innovation with comfort and safety in health services.