Hysterectomy model

The surgical simulator addresses the challenge of training for vaginal hysterectomies by providing a simulated pelvis with a suspended uterus model, allowing realistic practice of complex surgical techniques with feedback, improving surgical skills.

AU2024204239B2Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-16APPL MEDICAL RESOURCES CORP
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Application Number
AU2024204239
Authority / Receiving Office
AU · AU
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-20
Publication Date
2026-07-16

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Technical Problem

There is a need for models or simulated tissue elements that can be used for practicing endoscopic and laparoscopic, minimally invasive surgical procedures, particularly for training hysterectomy procedures, as existing simulators do not effectively simulate the limited field of view and lack direct visualization common in vaginal hysterectomies.

Method used

A surgical simulator comprising a simulated pelvis with a simulated uterus and tissue model, including a simulated vesico-uterine and recto-uterine fold, suspended within a pelvic frame, allowing for realistic manipulation and visualization of surgical techniques through a vaginal canal.

Benefits of technology

The simulator provides a realistic training environment for vaginal hysterectomies, enabling practitioners to practice difficult procedures like cervical incision, ligament division, and suturing, with feedback on tissue manipulation and instrument handling, enhancing surgical skills.

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Abstract

24 20936646_1 (GHMatters) P107159.AU.2 Abstract A surgical simulator for surgical training is provided. The simulator includes a frame defining an enclosure and a simulated tissue model located inside an enclosure. The simulated tissue model is adapted for practicing hysterectomies and includes at least a simulated uterus and a simulated vagina. The simulated tissue model is suspending inside the enclosure with two planar sheets of silicone such that the tissue model is located between the two sheets each of which form a fold and are in turn connected to the frame. The frame may be shaped like a cylinder and located inside a cavity of a larger laparoscopic trainer having a penetrable simulated abdominal wall. The tissue model is interchangeable and accessible laterally through an aperture provided in a support leg of the trainer. Abstract A surgical simulator for surgical training is provided. The simulator includes a frame defining an enclosure and a simulated tissue model located inside an enclosure. The simulated tissue model is adapted for practicing hysterectomies and includes at least a simulated uterus and a simulated vagina. The simulated tissue model is suspending inside the enclosure with two planar sheets of silicone such that the tissue model is located between the two sheets each of which form a fold and are in turn connected to the frame. The frame may be shaped like a cylinder and located inside a cavity of a larger laparoscopic trainer having a penetrable simulated abdominal wall. The tissue model is interchangeable and accessible laterally through an aperture provided in a support leg of the trainer. 24 20936646_1 (GHMatters) P107159.AU.2 20 24 20 42 39 20 J un 2 02 4 A b s t r a c t 2 0 2 4 2 0 4 2 3 9 2 0 J u n 2 0 2 4 m o d e l i s l o c a t e d b e t w e e n t h e t w o s h e e t s e a c h o f w h i c h f o r m a f o l d a n d a r e i n t u r n
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