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2025-10-01 15:05:00
Surgical Science Launches RobotiX Express: A Breakthrough in Accessible Robotic Surgery Training
Surgical Science today announced the launch of RobotiX Express, a robotic surgery training platform redefining accessibility, portability and quality in medical simulation. The aim: to develop proficient surgeons sooner, without tying up valuable operating room (OR) time
2025-06-30 10:56:14
A ‘win-win’ collaboration
European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) and Surgical Science are working together to develop new standards for robotic surgery training. The Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgical Education and Assessment (GESEA) programme is a structured educational programme for Gynaecological Endoscopy. It trains and certifies knowledge and practical skills prior to surgical competence and is the offic...
2025-05-09 09:00:36
Intelligent Ultrasound Joins Surgical Science: A New Era in Ultrasound Simulation
We are proud to announce that Intelligent Ultrasound is now officially part of Surgical Science. This strategic acquisition brings together two industry leaders with a shared mission - to transform the future of healthcare by making high-quality medical simulation accessible to all. Ultrasound is one of the safest, fastest, and most cost-effective imaging tools available - yet it remains significa...
2025-03-19 14:27:34
Surgical Science Acquires Intelligent Ultrasound
Surgical Science is pleased to announce that on February 18, 2025, Surgical Science Sweden AB (“Surgical Science”), one of the world’s leading medical simulation companies, has completed the purchase of Intelligent Ultrasound Group PLC (“Intelligent Ultrasound”). Intelligent Ultrasound has established a strong reputation for delivering high-quality training solutions that enhance the ski...
2025-02-13 11:04:25
Prof. Iris Grunwald Honored for Pioneering Cross-Specialty Training in Stroke Treatment
Granted the Purple Plaque award for innovation, Prof. Grunwald’s’ pioneering work at the University of Dundee and with World Interventional Stroke Therapy (WIST) organization is changing how doctors are trained. Read about these remarkable contributions and their global impact. Purple Plaque Women in Innovation Award mechanical thrombectomy - Image Guided Training Research Facility (IGTRF) Wor...
2024-11-18 16:09:29
ANGIO Mentor Plays a Key Role in Neurosurgeons' Training
Bulgarian TV Highlights Simulation Training at EANS Neurosurgery Conference Prof. Boogaarts also highlighted the use of high-end simulators in medical education, allowing trainees to safely practice complex procedures. The interview emphasized the importance of these advancements in improving patient outcomes and preparing future neurosurgeons. Surgical Science's ANGIO Mentor simulators are taking...
2024-08-26 19:06:12
Next-gen Simulation Data Correlates With Surgical Skills and Patient Outcomes
Surgical Science uses cutting-edge data science to continuously improve its simulation solutions. In an ongoing collaboration, the company has been working with leading urologic surgeon Dr. Andrew Hung and his research team at Cedars Sinai Medical Center on a project to highlight the value proposition of Surgical Science’s new, enhanced simulation data. One of the main benefits of using simulati...
2024-08-22 18:15:26
Simulators Enhance ERS Thoracic Ultrasound Certification Courses
Surgical Science’s simulators now assist in the practical part and the OSCE assessment of the ERS’ Thoracic Ultrasound certification. This follows our ongoing successful collaboration on the Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) certified courses. In this program, developed by ERS, participants practice thoracic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided pleural aspiration using the Ultrasound Mentor and PERC...
2024-06-16 14:36:50
New Shock Curriculum for Ultrasound Mentor
Shock is a spectrum of circulatory failure that, if not properly managed, would lead to high mortality. Special diagnostic and treatment strategies are essential to save lives. However, clinical and laboratory findings are always non-specific, resulting in clinical dilemmas. In order to save our patients in shock, early diagnosis, and timely targeted therapy is vital. To do so in a timely manner i...
2024-06-14 18:16:34
Societies Release Global Simulation Statement
This article, published in Simulation in Healthcare, discusses the critical role of simulation in addressing healthcare challenges worldwide. It outlines a collaboratively developed consensus statement reflecting the views of 50 societies across 67 countries. The intended audience for this statement includes policymakers, healthcare organization leaders, health education institutions, and simulati...
2024-05-02 19:12:44
New MentorLearn Cloud Version
We are thrilled to announce the latest release of MentorLearn cloud version! New features, new capabilities
2024-04-30 17:19:54
New Pediatric Advanced Echo Module Coming Soon
New Pediatric Advanced Echo Module - Coming Soon The new pediatric advanced echo module is coming soon and will join the growing list of modules available on the pediatric mannequin for the Ultrasound Mentor simulator: Pediatric Basic Skills Pediatric Abdominal Pediatric eFAST Pediatric Advanced Echo (Coming Soon)
2024-04-15 16:49:31
Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership
SAGES and Surgical Science announce their 10-year anniversary of partnership in the FES Program last week. This is the first case where computerized simulation and objective performance assessment was used as a high-stakes exam mandated for a formal clinical accreditation, which makes this anniversary one to celebrate. See the full press release here. We will be celebrating our 10-year anniversary...
2024-03-27 15:18:24
New TURP Modules for URO Mentor Simulator
The new modules allow urology trainees to practice treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in a safe environment and make the URO Mentor the most comprehensive VR simulator for endourology training. Surgical Science is delighted to announce the launch of two additional modules for its leading URO Mentor simulator. The new modules will help train the next generation of urology specialists o...
2024-02-15 11:33:41
Data-enhanced Simulation Training
How Data-enhanced Simulation Training is Driving Measurable Success in Healthcare Education Across the healthcare industry, training facilities strive to ensure the next generation of medical professionals are prepared for the challenges they will face when working with real patients in a ‘live’ environment. For centuries, medical trainers have mainly used the ‘apprenticeship’ model, where...
2024-02-01 11:35:19
Inspiring Tomorrow's Healthcare Professionals
From Classrooms to SIM-center In a recent visit to the Simulation Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center, 44 enthusiastic second-grade students from Biomedical Preparatory experienced firsthand the intersection of robotics and healthcare education. The aim of the visit was to provide these young minds with a glimpse into the future of medical learning. The tour included interactive stations show...
2023-12-15 12:20:04
Simulator-Based Learning Enhances Prenatal Care Skills
Simulator-Based Learning Enhances Prenatal Care Skills Dr. Steinhard’s presentation emphasized the use of simulators as a novel tool for medical education, shedding light on a study that involved medical students undergoing training with the Ultrasound Mentor simulator. This simulator-based approach is already highly improving education globally but has the potential to expand additional in the ...
2023-12-15 11:57:56
Supporting Children With Critical Illness
Surgical Science Celebrates the Holiday Spirit with Sponsorship of Team Rynkeby As the holiday season is here, we at Surgical Science reflect on the values that define us as a company and as individuals. This year, we are proud to announce our sponsorship of Team Rynkeby, a European cycling team making a significant impact in children's health. Team Rynkeby cycle to Paris every year to raise aware...
2023-12-08 09:27:49
Cataract Surgery Simulation Training Wins Prestigious Award
Cataract Surgery Simulation Training Wins Prestigious Award In 2013 Surgical Science, started a partnership with HelpMeSee, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate cataract blindness through surgical training. Now, the project has won The National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA) Modeling and Simulation award in USA. See the press release from HelpMeSee here. According to th...
2023-11-30 10:40:05
Bridging the Gap Between Medical Training and Scientific Advancements
Trento University's Cutting-Edge Lab Integrates Technology and Medicine for Enhanced Healthcare In a groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Trento University and the provincial company for health services, barriers between medical research and practical healthcare are broken down, aiming to harness technology to improve diagnostics and treatment. Upon entering the high-tech surgica...
2023-11-30 09:50:32
TANGO, An EU Horizon Project
TANGO, An EU Horizon Project In the era of digital technologies and the increasing value of data, the EU-funded TANGO project is exploring cross-sector data sharing to reshape human-machine interaction. With a focus on a citizen-centric, secure, and trustworthy approach, TANGO aims to create a platform that offers transparent, secure, fair, and environmentally sustainable data management. With the...
2023-10-31 09:53:18
Mastering Fetal Echo Training, A Key to Sonography Success
Sonography, a critical component of prenatal care, requires a meticulous understanding of fetal echo training and the complex world of imaging planes. Dr. Johannes Steinhard, Head of Fetal Cardiology Department, HDZ-NRW, Ruhr-Universitat Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany gave a presentation at the ISUOG World Congress, which shed light on how simulator-based training could redefine the way medical p...
2023-10-26 21:23:58
Surgical Science and Road2IR Bring Training to Tanzania
Interventional radiology (IR) is a specialty focused on providing image-guided, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to manage a wide variety of medical conditions, ranging from cancer to vascular disease. As a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery, IR procedures have been demonstrated to result in less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays for patients across several ind...
2023-09-28 10:28:24
A New Robotic Gyn Certification in India
Robotic surgery is growing in India, catering to the needs of the biggest population in the world! Training robotic skills prior to surgery is imperative, and Surgical Science is an active partner in this development. On August 12&13, 2023, the first 15 gynecologists were certified using our RobotiX Mentor simulator as part of the RoboGyn program, a jointly introduced Indo-European diploma in Gyna...
2023-09-10 10:07:53
The President of Poland Visits CMKP Center, Warsaw
The Polish President, Mr. Andzrej Duda, tried Surgical Science’s simulators at CMKP Center, Warsaw. The president visited the center, together with Minister of Health, Katarzyna Sójka, to sign the Act of Special Geriatric Care, which aims to provide a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating older patients. He had an opportunity to experience our LAP Mentor VR and watch our ENDO Mentor...
2023-08-30 21:19:28
Machine Learning Challenge
Are You up for a Machine Learning Challenge This Summer? Surgical Science is hosting a endoscopic vision challenge: Synthetic Data for Instrument Segmentation in Surgery, as part of the 2023 MICCAI meeting. Challenge Description: Participants will build machine learning models to identify which pixels in an image belong to the robotic instruments. This application of AI is called “image segmenta...
2023-05-26 15:39:42
Simulation Reduces Stress in Nurses
Nurses are less stressed during surgeries when they have practiced them via simulation. This is demonstrated in a study at the department of vascular surgery at Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark. Improves Collaboration During the course, nurses perform a special type of surgery to fix bulging of the aorta, with access via the groin. During training using a simulator, the nurse acts as a surgeon ...
2023-05-26 15:09:41
Simulation Before Surgery
How Measuring Learning Outcomes During Medical Training Can Help Save Lives Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES) is a leading medical institution for pre- and post-graduate training in Denmark. It uses a variety of simulation tools and techniques, from traditional work on cadavers and anatomical models, to more recent innovations such as robotics, computer simulations, a...
2023-04-03 14:47:43
Stroke Simulation at Dundee Saves Live Across the World
The World Federation for Interventional Stroke Treatment (WIST) has accredited the University of Dundee as its official global training centre. This means doctors and teams from relevant specialities looking to train in Endovascular Stroke Treatment (EST) for WIST accreditation will be able to do so. The announcement coincides with the publication of WIST competency-based training guidelines. Prof...
2023-01-31 12:25:12
A Tour at a Surgical Technology Simulation Lab
Discover the hidden gems of the healthcare industry and explore the technology used to train the next generation of medical professionals. Join us on a virtual tour of the Horry Georgetown Technical College Health Science Education Center, where students are given hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art surgical technology simulation lab. “HGTC Surgical Technology program has incorporated simu...
2022-12-23 13:00:14
Introducing the Online TOE Testing Pilot
Antibe, France, December 23, 2022 The EACVI and Surgical Science have joined forces to create a unique TOE online simulator, aiming to evaluate TOE knowledge and performance level among young cardiologists and assess the need for simulation training for this purpose. The study, which included over 716 cardiologists from 81 countries tested online, revealed that there is a TOE skill deficiency amon...
2022-12-05 12:33:50
New Collaboration With ASGE
Downers Grove, Illinois, USA, November 2022: The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is pleased to announce a collaboration with Surgical Science to develop new gastrointestinal endoscopy (GI) endoscopic simulation-based training and curricula for GI fellows and advanced fellows, as well as general and advanced endoscopists. The ASGE and Surgical Science collaboration represents...
2022-10-05 13:48:16
First Introduction of Canine Laparoscopy Curriculum
Prof. Boel Fransson from Washington State University worked with us to develop the first canine laparoscopic curriculum for the LAP Mentor Express simulator. This virtual reality simulation-based curriculum for canine laparoscopic cholecystectomy, presented at ACVS veterinary meeting, will become available in the near future. “We haven’t had this sort of technology — it’s a game changer,...
2022-06-29 09:10:52
Vascular Surgeons Must Pass Exam to Operate
In Denmark, physicians undergoing training in vascular surgery must pass a simulation exam before they are allowed to operate on patients. That’s the only right thing to do, says the chief physician at Rigshospitalet hospital. Before a future vascular surgery surgeon in Denmark can be allowed to operate on patients with poor circulation in the legs, the physician must pass a series of advanced s...
2022-06-16 10:55:53
Surgical Science to Aquire Simbionix
Surgical Science and Simbionix join forces to deliver the future of medical simulation. The combination of the two VR simulation companies and their respective technologies gives an never been-seen chance to deliver the highest standard in training for medical professionals. Simulation training and surgical performance management is a growing segment of the global healthcare digitalization trend a...
2022-06-16 10:54:15
Using VR Simulation to Inspire
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many issues in healthcare over the last 18 months. For many surgeons and medical professionals, it has had led to time away from normal medical practise. This means they have been unable to perform their regular medical, surgical or robot-assisted tasks. In turn, this has led to problems such as skill decay, where competences, such as surgical skills, decline over ...
2022-06-15 17:51:09
How to Prevent Skill Decay in Surgeons
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many issues in healthcare over the last 18 months. For many surgeons and medical professionals, it has had led to time away from normal medical practise. This means they have been unable to perform their regular medical, surgical or robot-assisted tasks. In turn, this has led to problems such as skill decay, where competences, such as surgical skills, decline over ...
2021-07-09 13:53:52
New VR Simulator VATS Lobectomy Study
A new study, Simulation‑based VATS resection of the five lung lobes: a technical skills test, was published recently by the Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES). It is the first paper to explore the newly developed virtual reality (VR) module for the Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) procedure. The VATS Lobectomy module, developed for the LapSim simulator in ...
2021-06-26 09:53:48
Significance of Robotic VR Simulation on Operating Room Performance
As robotic surgeons, we have all used virtual reality (VR) robotic surgery simulators; although very few of us have had to utilize these in required training curriculums that mandate achieving proficiency prior to starting to operate on live patients. A recently published study in the British Journal of Surgery out of Heidelberg University in Germany did a very extensive review of all studies disc...
2021-06-02 12:39:48
UK Hospital Trust Investing in EndoSim Simulator
Ralph Austin, consultant colorectal surgeon based at Colchester Hospital, and Dr James Worsfold with the EndoSim – Credit: ESNEFT A UK hospital trust is investing in our VR simulator, EndoSim, to help clinicians prefect their endocopy skills. “Trainee doctors in Suffolk and north Essex are benefitting from “cutting-edge technology” that allows them to perfect their skills without touching ...
2021-03-15 11:49:14
Your College Could Be Eligible for An Emergency Relief Fund
The U.S. government has made $21 Billion available to institutions of higher education, including simulation centers, in response to the coronavirus. HEERF (The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund) was known as the CARES act in 2020. The funding can be used for: Technology costs to make help with remote/distance learning Student support to help address needs related to the coronavirus Additiona...
2020-10-11 14:14:52
Does VR Training Improve Surgical Proficiency?
An interesting paper from Clinical Orthopeadics and Related Research on the effectivness of virtual reality (VR) training. This newly published study examines surgical proficiency in orthopedic procedures with and without VR training. And it turns out that VR training helps — by quite a lot! “The results of this study demonstrate the effectiveness of VR and how it can be particularly impactful...
2020-06-30 14:23:14
What’s the ROI value of your simulation program?
The use of simulation in healthcare is revolutionizing the way professionals undergo training. However, the brief history of simulation combined with the cost of technology presents challenges in making a case for the value of this type of training. Surgical Science has 4 tips to help you demonstrate ROI to your healthcare organization, with examples from Dr. James Cooke and Dr. Hulda Einarsdottir
2020-02-07 11:06:09
The Growth of Robotic Surgery
Has the growth of robotic surgery been at the expense of open surgery or laparoscopy? This was definitely the case with Prostatectomy in the US when period to the launch of the da Vinci® in the early 2000’s, a study by Mark Tyson[1] on Prostatectomy trends in the US showed that less invasive approach to RP (Radical Prostatectomy) went from less than 1% in 1998 to close to 67% in 2011. This was ...
2020-02-06 10:32:43
Robotic Surgery Patient Cost
Patient Out of Pocket Costs for Robotic Cancer Surgery vs Traditional Open Cancer Surgery 1-2 3 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2758740 This paper out of Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, looked at 1.9 million insurance claims over five years from a de-identified insurance registry to identify what the “out of pocket” payments were for patients age 1...
2019-08-20 11:37:09
Importance of Teams in Robotic Surgery
The disruptive technology of robotic-assisted surgery has enabled surgeons from many different specialties to now offer truly minimally invasive procedures to an increasing number of patients who previously were never candidates for this approach. However, this innovative technology has created unique issues in the operating rooms. One critical issue has been the effect that robotic surgery has ha...
2019-06-18 11:51:01
Robotic Surgery Simulation Takes Flight
Adopting Aviation Industry Standards for Hospital Surgical Departments Is Long Overdue The negative issues with robotic surgeries fall primarily into two categories: 1. Increased direct costs 2. Increased surgical injuries These issues can be related to multiple factors, but one of the primary causes of both problems is surgeon inexperience with the robot (surgeons still in their learning curve or...