Surgical Education Technologies
Advanced surgical simulation at CASIT
CASIT partners with industry leaders in surgical education technology to provide medical students, residents, and faculty with state-of-the-art surgical simulation equipment. These cutting-edge tools allow surgeons and proceduralists to continuously develop new skills, refine techniques, and ensure high-quality, safe patient care.
Our facility houses advanced simulators for sonographic, endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic skill development.
Our surgical simulators
da Vinci Skills Simulator (Mimic & Intuitive Surgical)
- A virtual reality simulator replicating the da Vinci robotic surgical system
- Accurately mimics the real da Vinci control console
- Enables hands-on practice of robotic surgical techniques
LapSim (Surgical Science)
- High-fidelity virtual reality simulator for laparoscopic procedures
- Built-in haptic feedback for realistic tissue response
- Randomized variables (vessel size, blood volume, etc.) to simulate real-life surgery scenarios
Laparoscopic Box Trainers (SAGES)
- Simulates the laparoscopic surgical environment
- Features ports for trochar and laparoscopic tool insertion
- Includes modular exercises for suturing, object manipulation, and endoloop techniques
- Used for FLS exam training
GI Mentor (Simbionix)
- Advanced virtual reality simulator for endoscopic and bronchoscopic procedures
- Offers a comprehensive library of training modules and real patient cases
- Used to prepare residents and fellows for the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Skills (FES) exam
SonoSimulator (SonoSim)
- Virtual reality platform for ultrasound skill training
- Helps develop hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, and diagnostic interpretation
- Features an extensive library of normal and pathological conditions across multiple specialties
TeamSim (Surgical Science)
- Virtual reality simulation of an operating room environment
- Tests and enhances team dynamics and crisis management
- Generates realistic OR failure scenarios, such as instrument or camera malfunctions, to improve decision-making under pressure