PRIORITY AREA,SURGICAL EXCELLENCE, HYBRID OPERATING ROOM
Transforming Surgery at the New Brunswick Heart Centre
Together, we will establish Atlantic Canada’s only & most advanced cardiac-enabled hybrid operating room.

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“My patient Wayne said it best: A Hybrid OR is like having the full workshop and hardware store right there in the room. When a life is on the line, you need every tool at your fingertips - and that’s exactly what it makes possible.”
—Dr. Chris White, Adult Cardiac & Heart Failure Surgeon | Division Head of Cardiac Surgery | SJRH
Advantages of a Hybrid OR
- Faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and reduced complications for patients
- Greater safety and precision with real-time, high-resolution imaging
- Increases surgical capacity at the NB Heart Centre by 20%
- Allows for rapid adaptability in surgical treatment plans
- Equipped for both cardiac and vascular cases


“My surgeon saved my life and came to see me every day. That’s the kind of care you get here at the New Brunswick Heart Centre. We’re so fortunate to have this level of care - it gave me back time, and that’s priceless.”
—Gary Crossman, NB Heart Centre grateful patient
Every complex surgery can change a life
From lifesaving heart procedures to complex spinal surgeries, patients at the Saint John Regional Hospital are experiencing world-class care right here in New Brunswick. These are their journeys - stories of resilience, innovation, and the extraordinary impact of surgical excellence close to home.