KARL STORZ, a leading surgical endoscopy manufacturer, and VirtaMed, a world leader in medical simulation training technologies, have announced today a novel mixed reality surgical simulator bringing innovation to laparoscopic skills training. In the aviation simulation industry, there is a direct line of connection between plane manufacturer’s and flight simulator manufacturers — a trend we [...]

A Laparoscopic Simulator is a minimally-invasive surgical simulation training tool intended for learners and medical professionals alike. Laparoscopic training simulators are tools that can be used in training scenarios focused on laparoscopic surgery, as they demonstrate virtually all major abdominal surgical procedures. With Laparoscopic Surgery Simulators, learners can begin to familiarize themselves with the performance [...]

In the world of laparoscopic simulators, box trainers are the workhorses of developing dexterity, skills and muscle memory. However, unlike much more expensive virtual reality trainers, box trainers have not previously provided user feedback on performance.

eoSurgical Ltd, based in Edinburgh, UK, changed all that several years ago when they launched their unique and innovative instrument [...]