“The dV-Trainer has face, content and construct validity as a virtual reality simulator for the da Vinci Surgical System...The dV-Trainer may become a valuable training simulator in robotic surgery.”
Dr. Ali Moinzadeh et al.
Director of Robotic Surgery
Institute of Urology
Lahey Clinic
Excerpt from "“Face, Content, and Construct Validity of dV-Trainer, a Novel Virtual Reality Simulator for Robotic Surgery", Journal ofUrology, 2009
Validated Trainer with Proven Benefits
Mimic’s dV-Trainer™ was developed in close collaboration with leading surgeons and educators. The dV-Trainer has been validated in multiple published studies and used at numerous CME training courses.
Cost-effective da Vinci ® Training
Does not require access to the da Vinci ® Surgical System for training
Does not require robot set-up by skilled personnel
Does not require assistance from a proctor
Does not require costly training instruments and materials
Improved da Vinci ® Utilization
Access to efficient simulation training can encourage surgeon adoption of the da Vinci® system
Potential to improve surgeon efficiency and decrease procedure times
Frees up clinical robot for revenue generating procedures
Accelerated Surgeon Training
Replicates da Vinci ® system behavior and response for accurate and safe training
Speeds up surgeon learning curve and enhances system familiarization
Comprehensive suite of validated exercises for skills training and system awareness
Improved Patient Safety
Provides surgeons with extensive training prior to da Vinci ® assisted surgery on patients
Allows for re-familiarization with robotic interface after period of inactivity with the da Vinci ® system
Objective skills assessment can be incorporated into robotic credentialing and privileging
Enables cognitive and motor skills warm-up prior to surgery
Mimic®, MSim™, MScore™ and dV-Trainer™ are trademarks of Mimic Technologies Inc.
da Vinci® is a registered trademark of Intuitive Surgical Inc.
The dV-Trainer™ is not a product manufactured, sold or distributed by Intuitive Surgical Inc.