Research & Validation
VR-based surgical training has been extensively studied and proven to improve:
VR enhances localization of critical structures in surgery.
To date, there have been three VR simulators that have been previously tested to train for FESS: the Madigan endoscopic sinus surgery simulator (ES3), the McGill simulator for endoscopic sinus surgery (MSESS), and the Flinders sinus surgery simulator (FSSS).
Our MR-FESS simulator is the first to be patient specific, low-cost, affordable, and highly portable, with proven results in FESS training.
Expert surgeons confirm SurgicalSteps’ realism and effectiveness.
Whether a first-year resident or an experienced surgeon refining skills, our AI adjusts accordingly.
Unlike traditional simulation labs, our VR-based approach lowers costs while maintaining high fidelity.
Cadaver-based surgical training is challenging due to ethical concerns, high costs, and lack of real-time feedback. In addition, observation-based methods can leave patients vulnerable to complications.
SurgicalSteps (MENTOR VR) provides trainees with an interactive, step-by-step guidance of real patient cases in a risk-free virtual environment. The steps are constructed based on validated methods that translate to improvements in surgical awareness and patient safety. MENTOR VRis affordable and accessible on commercially available VR headsets.
