An operating table (1) comprises a table panel (6, 7, 8, 9), a pad (10, 11, 12, 13) covering at least a portion of an upper face of the table panel (6, 7, 8, 9), and a micro suction foil (14) configured to be sandwiched between the upper face of the table panel and the pad to attach the pad (10, 11, 12, 13) to the upper face of the table panel (6, 7, 8, 9).