According to one exemplary embodiment, the application relates to a method (100) for controlling an operating table with a foot-operated controller, which comprises at least one foot-controlled footswitch, and which method comprises transmitting (170) a user-issued adjustment command, which has been received from the footswitch, to the operating table for controlling its function according to the adjustment command. The foot-operated controller further comprises at least one touchscreen by way of which is designated (130, 140, 180) an operating table function to be adjusted.
