Where Is the Best Place To Do Robotic Surgical Simulation & Training?

Simulation is increasingly recognized as being an important component when learning how to drive a surgical robot. However, very little discussion has been held about where the best place is to learn and does the location of the simulator make a difference in its utilization. Essentially there are three places where simulation can be used…

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Things to Consider When Looking for a Robotic Surgery Simulator

There are many aspects to a training simulator that can be considered when making the initial investment in simulation training.  For robotic surgery, we believe the top factors to consider are: Validation studies conducted on and using the simulator Fidelity of the controllers Accessibility of the simulator Data, data, data! Since Mimic launched its first…

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The current and future use of imaging in urological robotic surgery: new survey of ERUS surgeons

With the development of augmented reality operating platforms, the way surgeons use imaging as a real-time adjunct to surgical technique is changing. A recent survey distributed to the European Robotic Urological Society (ERUS) mailing list included a questionnaire with three themes: surgeon demographics, current use of imaging, and potential uses of an augmented reality operating…

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Mimic: "Best in Show" Award at International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare

This week, Mimic Technologies showcased the dV-Trainer and the new robotic surgery simulation platform of the future, MSim 2.0, to the world’s largest audience of healthcare simulation educators, researchers, technologists, and enthusiasts at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare. This year’s 2013 Showcase boasted four times the space and introduced the inaugural Serious Games…

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Quality Health Care calls for Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, with Specialized Training

The following guest blog post was written by Camran Nezhat, M.D. of Stanford University Medical Center. We are honored to have Dr. Nezhat speak at our upcoming product launch party during the AAGL conference in Las Vegas on November 6, 2012. If you’d like to attend this very special event, please RSVP here. By Camran…

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NMA’s Top Gun Straight Stick + Robotic Boot Camp Provides Surgery Simulation Training

Mimic’s dV-Trainer was on hand at the 2012 NMA Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in New Orleans, Louisiana for the Top Gun Straight Stick and Robotic (Simulation Training) Boot Camp. This internationally renowned program, was hosted by  the National Medical Association,  and is under the direction of Dr. James “Butch” Rosser and Dr. Terrence Fullum. The…

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Mimic’s dV-Trainer on display at the 2012 Robotics & Innovation Competition

Mimic’s dV-Trainer was on display at the 2012 Robotics & Innovation Competition earlier this month. The event was designed to showcase innovations from University/college and high school students from across Canada.  Students were given the opportunity to demonstrate their robots as judges decide which ones have the best practice applications. The event provided students with…

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Dr. Nikolaos Akrivos wins da Vinci Simulator Championship at SERGS 2012

An impressive display of robotic surgery skills took place during the da Vinci Simulator competition in Marseille, France at the 4th Annual SERGS Meeting on Robotic Gynaecological Surgery. Conference participants could qualify throughout the event on four available dV-Trainers. The nine best scores earned a spot in the finals, held in the main auditorium as…

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