Simulation for TrainingSimulation for Training

January 25January 25thth, 2003 MMVR, 2003 MMVR

Simbionix Corp. 11000 Cedar Ave.Cleveland OH 44106

State-of-the-art R&D capabilities: Simbionix specialized technologies include: Simbionix Simulation Engine (SSE-3D™), organic tissue visualization engine, tracking & force feedback devices, internet connectivity and more

4 families of products:GI Mentor, URO Mentor, PERC Mentor & LAP Mentor

Vast library of add-on modules for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Over 140 customers worldwide

A leader in MIS simulationA leader in MIS simulation

Simbionix’ suite of MIS simulatorsSimbionix’ suite of MIS simulators::LAP Mentor

• Lap Chole procedure -Complete and continuous

• Basic generic skills

URO Mentor• Rigid and

flexible scopes• Cystoscope

and ureteroscope

• Stones and strictures

• Basic tasks

PERC Mentor• Fluoroscopic

procedures • Percutaneous

Nephrostomy (PCN)

• Normal and Obese patients

• Basic Tasks

GI Mentor• Colonoscopy• Sigmoidoscopy• Gastroscopy• Emergency

Bleeding• ERCP• EUS

The New Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) moduleThe New Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) module

• Hands-on training in EUS procedures

• Linear and radialimaging

• Excellent learning aids

A didactic hands-on training systemA didactic hands-on training system

Instructor mode: manages single or many trainees, assigns tailor-made program, reviews performance, assesses improvement over time, plays-back procedure

Case files: includes a variety of virtual patients with complete case files based on real cases. The case files include case history and imaging results

Virtual Instructor: provides comments and warning pop-up during procedure to assist with the learning process

Teaching Indicators: provides additional information necessary for teaching, such as pain indicator while performing GI procedures

Performance review: gives quantifiable parameters, play-back, compares to previous performances, detects problem patterns and difficulties, enables statistic analysis

GI Mentor Validation StudiesGI Mentor Validation Studies

Evaluation of a virtual endoscopy simulator for training in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Published in Endoscopy 2002; 34(9): 698-702. A. Ferlitsch, P. Glauninger, A. Gupper, M. S. Schillinger, M. Haefner, A. Gangl, R. schoefl.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: Assessing Endoscopic Skills Using Computer- Based Simulator Abstract published at ACG meeting, October 2002 (Seattle, Washington). Mahmoud M.Yousfi, M.D.,Darius Sorbi, M.D. Todd Baron, M.D., David E. Fleischer, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ

Basic endoscopy training: Usefulness of a computer based simulator. Presented as a Poster at the DDW, Atlanta, 2001 by Diego Fregonese et al., Cooperative Group for Training in Endoscopy, Rome.

Multi-institutional international study evaluating the use of simulation technology to train fellows in colonoscopy. Conducted by Brian J. Dunkin from Miami School of Medicine. In progress.

URO Mentor Validation StudiesURO Mentor Validation Studies Assessment of basic endoscopic performance using a virtual reality simulator.

J.A.C.S., 195:675-681, 2002. Wilhelm, D.M., Ogan, K., Roehrborn, C.G., Cadeddu, J.A. and Pearle M.

A Randomized, prospective blinded study validating the acquisition of of ureteroscopy skills using a computer based virtual reality endourological simulator.The Journal of Urology, November 2002; Vol, 168, 1928-1932. James D. Watterson, Darren T. Beiko, James K Kuan and John D. Denstedt

Six abstracts on topics involving the URO Mentor™ simulator were published and presented at the 20th World Congress on Endourology and SWL, 18th Basic Research Symposium, September 19-22, 2002 in Genoa, Italy. The articles were selected for presentation in the plenary session of "Highlights of Basic Research Symposium". The full abstracts are available in the Journal of Endourology Abstracts, volume 16, Supplement1, September 2002.

Three abstracts on topics involving the URO Mentor™ simulator were published and presented at the AUA exhibition in Orlando, Florida, May 26 - 29, 2002. The full abstracts are available in the Proceedings of the AUA Exhibition.