Inovus Medical  

The LapAR™ represents a paradigm shift in haptic realism utilising real feel soft tissue models and real laparoscopic instruments to provide unparalleled functionality. 

The simulator allows surgeons to practise a range of procedures across the specialities of general surgery and gynaecology. Instrument tracking technology enables capture of instrument handling and performance metrics with performance data displayed in an online portfolio.

The simulator offers an anatomically correct uterus with interchangeable pathologies for practising diagnosis and intraoperative management. Pathologies include endometrial polyps, intrauterine adhesions and endometrial cancer/fibroid. The pathologies offer real to life tissue handling and are a low-cost way of delivering repeated practice of these core hysteroscopic skills. The uterus can be positioned in an anteverted and retroverted orientation allowing trainees to experience the different approach needed for each.

The bozzini® Hysteroscopy Simulator is supplied with a standard 4mm hysteroscope, two hysteroscopic instruments, a HD camera system and 15” monitor and monitor stand. The camera and hysteroscope are powered by the bozzini® light system. The bozzini® light system really does put the “key” into this turnkey simulator allowing simulated endoscopic procedures to be performed with real endoscopic devices at an affordable price.

The bozzini® Hysteroscopy Simulator offers a unique solution to the delivery of hysteroscopic simulation. Prior to its launch options for training in hysteroscopy were limited to basic uterine models or full VR systems. Both of these options represent their own drawbacks. Basic uterine models require the acquisition and addition of expensive imaging systems, light sources and instruments, representing a significant overall cost to deliver training. The VR simulators represent a similar barrier to entry with high price points and often-expensive ongoing licencing fees and maintenance costs.

The fully turnkey bozzini® Hysteroscopy Simulator solves these issues by providing everything you need to deliver comprehensive hysteroscopic skills training in a single package. The simulator allows practice of camera holding and navigation, instrument handling, tissue handling, recognition and diagnosis of pathologies and management of pathologies. The interchangeable consumable pathologies are low cost and easy to change in and out of the simulator making it highly practical as well as cost effective for repeated training and education activities.

The basic package allows the end user to experience hands on “wet lab” simulation thanks to its fully irrigatable uterine models. The models are specifically designed to offer highly realistic simulation of irrigation management during hysteroscopy.

The package comes with five anatomically correct uteri that can be mounted in an anteverted or retroverted position. The uteri allow simulated vaginoscopy, visualisation of the external os, navigation of the cervical canal and visualisation of the uterine cavity and ostia. Each Wetlab uterus contains 8 to 10 resectable polyps that are manufactured from a proprietary water based substrate. The Polyp substrate reacts like real tissue when operated on with energy devices and morcellators making this the perfect option for demonstration and training of medical devices. The real to life tissue handling not only shows medical devices in their best light but also offers the perfect platform for affordable, high volume training with standard hysteroscopy instruments.

The bozzini® system can be used anywhere from the skills lab to a conference centre, making it a clean and portable solution for training the skills required for operative and office based hysteroscopy procedures.