Training-System for Sinus and Skullbase Surgery
The modular simulation system for sinus and skullbase surgery offers in a novel training environment new
possibilities for all education levels and surgical use cases.
The skull-module is connected via the USB-interface with a notebook Based on the modular structure
(skull-module, sinus-module) only the sinus-module will be exchanged after each simulation.
The training system is combined with a Webcam-based navigation system. Thus the position of the instrument's
tip can be determined within the CT-images in real time.
The function "Endoscopic view" allows the surgeon to apply every surgical instrument as virtual endoscope.
Due to the change of the transparencies, hidden anatomical structures behind the bone can be represented.
Injuring of structures at risk are detected objectively during the simulation. The detectable structures at risk are:
• Nervus opticus
• Basis cranii
• Orbita
• Arteria carotis interna
• Glandula pituitaria
> Look at the 3D-Modell
Following parameters are statistically analyzed after the simulation:
• Time
• Name of injured structure at risk
• Number of injuries
The software generates automatically a certificate as proof of completed training sessions.
Clinical benefit:
• Surgical training with realistic anatomical models
• Application within a real OR-setup possible
• OR-realistic stress level due to automatical detection and documentation of injured structures at risk
• Realistic haptics (Application of real surgical instruments), texture and 3D-visualization
• Realistic manipulative treatment properties
• Different anatomies/pathologies
• Statistical evaluation
• Analysis and comparison of training participants (Benchmarking)
• Automatic preparation report (Certification)
• Nose-module as evidence of completed training sessions
• Manageable consumption costs (cost reduction due to modular structure)
• inoffensive, washable dissection remnants
Scope of delivery:
• 1 Skull-Module
• 1 Skull holder
• 4 Temporal bone-modules
• 1 Notebook with simulation-software
• 1 Webcam-based navigation system
• 1 Pointer
• 1 Tracker for surgical drills
• 1 Tracker for blakesleys or endoscopes
• 1 Tranpsort case
Cooperation partner:
• University Leipzig
• University Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
