Simendo laparoscopy

This simulator is used to train laparoscopy skills for the beginning and intermediate laparoscopy surgeons. The Laparoscopic Fundamentals are scientifically validated, proven effective and can be applied for all laparoscopic disciplines, including surgery, gynecology, urology and OR Nurses.

Laparoscopic Fundamentals
The software comes standard with the Laparoscopic Fundamentals package. This package contains the most important training programs to obtain laparoscopic skills, such as novice, intermediate and advanced training curricula, including surgical knot tying.

Add-ons
You can extend the Simendo software with several add-ons such as a simulation of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and camera training for a zero and thirty degrees camera.

Online metrics
With the most advanced online platform available at MySimendo.com, the options are endless. From configuring your simulator and certification programs to online competing.

Why Simendo?

With over 10 years of experience in simulation, Simendo offers an exceptional simulator that encompasses everything you need for the ultimate and most effective training experience.

Utilizing Simendo simulators, you can certify trainees through our automated metrics platform available at MySimendo.com. Supervisors will receive email notifications when a trainee successfully completes a curriculum. For recurrent training, certificates expire after one year, prompting trainees to revisit the simulator for continued practice.

The simulator is available for purchase either in combination with the ErgoTower, featuring adjustable angles and heights, or as a mobile solution with a custom transport case.

Benefits

Built-in predefined validated curricula for every level of surgery
Train and improve laparoscopic skills
Obtain a digital certificate when passing a curriculum
Built-in competition exercises
Add-ons available
Unlimited registrations

Portable solution

Do you lack sufficient space or wish to train in multiple locations? We also offer a mobile solution with a convenient custom-made case that you can easily transport to any desired location.

Setting up the simulator is extremely straightforward and takes only a few minutes. With our online portal, results are stored, allowing training to continue on any Simendo simulator from anywhere.

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy — A simulation of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. First establish the critical view of safety, than clip and cut the cystic duct and cystic artery and dissect the gallbladder. This curriculum can be purchased as an add on to the basic skills package.

Suturing & knot tying: Suture and surgical knot — Use the laparoscopic instruments to tie an intracorporeal surgical knot. First grab the suture two centimeters above the needle (A) with your right instrument. Than grab the needle on 1/3 on the left side (B) and use the suture (C) to rotate the needle in the correct position. Loop the suture twice around the shaft and grab with right instrument suture on the other side of bump. Now close the knot buy pulling the suture through the loop and keep pulling in the horizontal direction until the knot is closed.

Bimanual: Stretch and transfer — Loop the elastic cord around the pillars, then transfer the pegs to the other side without having the pegs touching the cord, or each other.

Why

Train your laparoscopic skills with the latest technologies and save costs on physical supervision.

How

After you've purchased the simulator simply connect the Simendo instruments and run the Simendo software. If you already have a Simendo account you can login and continue your training.

What

The simulator includes the Simendo laparoscopy instruments, a user licence and a laptop or PC. When you receive the simulator you can directly start your training.

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