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Surgical Science Recognized Among Best Companies to Work For by Minnesota Business Magazine

Company News, Current News, News from Surgical Science

Minneapolis, MN (April 25, 2013) – Surgical Science, leading developer of medical simulation training systems, has been selected by the Minnesota Business magazine as one of the state’s Best Companies to Work For in 2013. The annual ranking is a prestigious recognition of the state’s top 100 standard bearers in workplace culture and employee well-being. [...]

Instructor Feedback Versus No Instructor Feedback on Performance in a Laparoscopic VR Simulator: A Randomized Trial

Published Validation Studies

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact of instructor feedback versus no instructor feedback when training a complex operational task on a laparoscopic VR simulator. RESULTS: Time (in minutes) and repetitions were reduced in the intervention group (162 vs 342 minutes; P < 0.005) and (29 vs 65 repetitions; P < 0.005). The control group achieved a higher [...]

LapSim Hysterectomy: Opening the Cuff (Part II)

Watch a Simulation

This video shows a the second part of a simulated vaginal cuff opening training exercise from the LapSim laparoscopic simulator by Surgical Science. The objective of this simulation is to perform a colpotomy (circumferentially cutting open the vaginal cuff). Start the exercise by opening the vaginal cuff utilizing the monopolar scissors to create the colpotomy [...]

LapSim 2013 Software Release

Current News, Software Releases

LapSim 2013 Software Release LapSim 2013 is here and packed with new features! New Basic Skills Exercise: Catheter Insertion Practice how to make a surgical incision on a vessel and how to handle Catheter Forceps Improved Appendectomy Module New visual environment, adhesions and improved handling of the loop instrumentation Additional Features: New: Instrument choices in [...]

Surgical Skills Simulation A Shift in the Conversation

Company News, Current News, Published Validation Studies

An editorial article on simulation-based laparoscopic training, has been released by Annals of Surgery. From the article: With the publication of the article “State of the Evidence on Simulation-Based Training for Laparoscopic Surgery: A Systematic Review,” Zendejas et al have allowed the conversation regarding the skills laboratory and laparoscopic skill acquisition to shift from a [...]

Proficiency-based Virtual Reality Training Shown to Increase Technical Performance in the OR

Current News, Published Validation Studies

A study featuring LapSim has shown proficiency-based VR training increases technical performance in the OR, has been released by Annals of Surgery. OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate an ex vivo comprehensive curriculum for a basic laparoscopic procedure. RESULTS: Residents in the STAC group outperformed residents in the conventional group in the first (P = 0.004), [...]

Surgical Science Triples Capacity of Americas Headquarters

Current News

Minneapolis, MN (January 3, 2012) – Surgical Science Inc., leading developer of medical simulation training systems, announced the expansion of their Americas Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. The new facility triples the office space previously held by Surgical Science and was necessary to accommodate the division’s growth in sales and personnel.   “We’ve had tremendous success [...]

Surgical Science Launches Redesigned Corporate Website

Company News, Current News, News from Surgical Science

Minneapolis, MN (September 26, 2012) – Surgical Science, leading developer of medical simulation training systems, announced the launch of its redesigned website at www.Surgical-Science.com. The new website is dedicated to providing customers an easy-to-navigate, dynamic resource for company and product information. “In addition to a more robust compilation of content overall, the new website provides [...]

Rubin Named Finalist for Leaders in Health Care Award

Company News, Current News, News from Surgical Science

Minneapolis, MN (September 26, 2012) – Surgical Science, leading developer of medical simulation training systems, announced that Tony Rubin, Vice President of Sales & Business Development, was recognized as a finalist for the 2012 Minnesota Business Magazine’s Leaders in Health Care awards. Rubin is a 15-year veteran of the medical device industry with extensive experience [...]