What is simulation?

Training experience in aviation and space flight has shown that simulation and virtual reality (VR) can also achieve prominence in training for other high-responsibility fields such as surgery. Since adequate training models for complex operations are not generally available, the necessity for training simulators has become acute in recent years. Dramatic increases in computer performance have made mathematical remodelling of biological and medical reality possible. Trainees can interactively handle familiar surgical instruments and "tools".

Library of Modules

For beginners:

• Basic Skills
• Step-by-Step Suturing Techniques
• Step-by-Step Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

For advanced surgeons:

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Advanced Suturing Techniques
• Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
• Laparoscopic Gynecology
• Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy

Integration of surgical simulation

The development of motor skills and three-dimensional perception on the simulator is an integral part of all ESI courses and was quickly recognized as a valuable enhancement of laboratory training. In particular, immediate feed back from the exercises enables the trainee to recognize strengths and weaknesses, thereby rapidly improving performance.

Advantages

• Improving Surgical Skills and Performance
• Improve Patient Safety
• Objective assessment / measurement
• Repeatability (reduction of medical errors)
• Prove effectiveness of training
• Real time operation based on real patients