Endourology Training Simulation
Transforming Endourology Training, the URO Mentor™ revolutionizes hands-on training for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the field of endourology. This state-of-the-art simulator offers an unparalleled learning experience with a range of scopes, tools, and visual images that closely resemble real-life scenarios. Trainees are introduced to endourology scopes and tools by practicing coordination skills and essential tasks for reviewing anatomies. Subsequently, learners can practice actual procedures on a wide array of virtual patient cases, each featuring unique anatomies and pathologies. The URO Mentor’s true-to-life system makes it a game-changer in endourology training.
Our product boasts a range of advanced features to enhance the learning and development of endourology skills. Users can simulate the use of both rigid and flexible cystoscopes and ureteroscopes, as well as real-time fluoroscopy and C-arm control. With a comprehensive curriculum, our product covers essential skills as well as diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Users can also choose from a variety of realistic scopes and endourological devices, including guidewires, stents, balloons, forceps, laser, EHL, and more. Simulated real-time fluoroscopy and angiography further assist in navigation, making our product an ideal choice for endourology training and assessment.
Our product offers a range of benefits, including an ergonomic platform that provides a realistic experience with actual tool insertion into working channels. Users can train with diverse patient anatomies and pathologies in stepwise, realistic scenarios. Our product has been extensively validated with over 40 studies, demonstrating its significant training value. Users can practice essential skills such as stone extraction, stone lithotripsy, cutting strictures, or taking biopsies, making our product an essential tool for endourology training and assessment.
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The URO Mentor’s diverse library of modules, developed by expert software and graphics team in collaboration with global medical experts, features virtual patient cases based on real medical data. Each case boasts unique anatomies and pathologies, complete with patient files, histories, and test results. The dynamic URO Mentor library continuously expands, offering new cases for extensive practice opportunities. Physicians can conveniently access rare or challenging procedures, enhancing their skills and expertise.
Aditya, I., Kwong, J. C., Canil, T., Lee, J. Y., & Goldenberg, M. G. (2020). Current educational interventions for improving technical skills of urology trainees in endourological procedures: a systematic review. Journal of Endourology, 34(7), 723-731.
Michel MS, Knoll T, Köhrmann KU, et al. The URO-Mentor: development and evaluation of a new computer-based interactive training system for virtual life-like simulation of diagnostic and therapeutic endourological procedures. BJU Int 2002;89.
At Phantasim, we offer an aftercare package to ensure our friendly support team can offer assistance should you incur an issue with your simulator or modules. Phantasim are based in Western Australia, however your aftercare package allows us to remotely access your simulator via satellite and resolve any issues remotely. Should your simulator require hands-on assessment, our support team will visit your facility anywhere within Australia or New Zealand to appraise your simulator and provide a solution.
Whether you’re in Australia or New Zealand, our team at Phantasim are your surgical simulation partners. Our dedicated team handle distribution, maintenance, and ongoing aftercare for simulation units and modules.
Phantasim are proudly partnered with VirtaMed.
Our aftercare team at Phantasim are just a phone call away. Once you’ve received your simulator, we will visit your facility for installation and analysis as well as provide ongoing aftercare and support.
Each simulator has remote access capabilities, allowing our team to assess any issues or irregular activities from any location. Alternatively, our support team can visit your facility as part of your aftercare package.
Barry T. Katzen, M.D., FACR, FACC, FSIR
Director
Cardiovascular Center and department of Internal Medicine, Sankt Katharinen, Frankfurt Germany
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We have been very interested in improving patient care through learning and essentially rehearsing the procedures before we treat the patients.
Horst Sievert MD PhD
Director
Cardiovascular Center and department of Internal Medicine, Sankt Katharinen, Frankfurt Germany
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Simulators will have a place in the future to plan a procedure.
Prof. Michael Glikson
Director of Electrophysiology and Pacing
Sheba Medical Center, Israel
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I remember my days as a new intern….the first cases I performed were very difficult and it was a scary experience, since it takes between 10-20 procedures until you really feel that you are proficient.
Dr Thomas Bossmar, MD, PhD
Consultant at the Women's Clinic and Practicum
SuS in Lund
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I want to emphatically state that simulated laparoscopic training with LapSim should be a cornerstone of surgeon training and absolutely contributes to patient safety.
