LAPARO Apex VR - Mixed Reality Laparoscopic Simulator
3B Scientific GmbH (Hamburg - DE)
- Combines both physical training and VR
- Provides a detailed analysis of parameters used such as : traffic management, smooth movement, tool activity, tool visibility in the operating field and tool work symmetry
- User and administrative accounts
- Creation of training groups e.g. network group work with a mentoring position
- 27” touch screen computer
- Training on real laparoscopic instruments
Training Analysis
- Proficiency-based laparoscopic training
- Highest measuring precision
- Analysis of 13 parameters simultaneously: time, fluidity and economy of movement, instrument activity & visibility, hand coordination
- Additional advanced monitoring of errors during training procedures made in virtual reality
- Ability to recreate the full trajectory of the movement
- Debriefing view to see errors presented on the timeline
- Learning curve analysis
Adjustable track vision
- Camera can be shifted and placed it in 1 of 8 slots with a magic arm
- Electronically adjustable camera: 0°, 30°, 45° and from 0° to 70° with a knob
- Focus ring with electronically adjustable brightness
- Precise fixation in a given position
- Possibility to work with an assistant without the use of fixation
- Full HD (1920x1080) camera resolution zoom
Real instruments
- Training in virtual reality conditions and on physical modules is performed on real clinical tools with embedded sensors
- Close-to-reality experience while training laparoscopic procedures on clinical instruments