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Abstract

An operating table, particularly for microsurgery of the neck or throat, the nose or the ear of a patient comprises a vertically adjustable standard, a supporting frame, a patient rest or support structure as well as a first adjusting mechanism for performing a pivotable movement of the patient rest or support oriented transversely of the operating table and a second adjusting mechanism for performing a pivotable movement of the patient rest or support structure which is oriented longitudinally of the operating table. Both adjusting mechanisms are structured and arranged at the operating table such that, during execution of the aforementioned pivotable movements of the patient rest or support structure, an operating site or location essentially disposed within the symmetry plane of the operating table will remain largely locally in position. Working or operating cylinders acting upon the two adjusting mechanisms are accommodated or coordinated to each other in respect of their function such that the patient rest or support structure may be simultaneously pivoted in the transverse direction and the longitudinal direction of the operating table while retaining the essentially locally fixed operating site or location.

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