Apparatus for practicing surgical procedures
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1. A simulator for an individual to practice endoscopic procedures used in surgical and diagnostic techniques, comprising:
- a container having a cavity and said container having at least one aperture providing entry to said cavity for inserting a viewing scope and an instrument to be used to practice a surgical procedure;
access means selectively opening said container for setting up a practice procedure and closing said container to prevent viewing of said cavity other than through said viewing scope;
means for mounting an object simulating a human organ in the cavity; and
,an electrical connector connectable to the object for completing an electrical circuit of an operating procedure using an electrical surgical instrument whereby the individual can practice the operating procedure under conditions closely resembling actual conditions.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for simulation of conditions under which endoscopic procedures may be practiced by an individual to learn and improve on the skills of manipulation and use of instrumentation and to develop the manual dexterity required. The apparatus has a cavity in which an object simulating a human organ is mounted for performing the practice procedure. The cavity is closeable to outside view or access thus forcing the individual practicing a procedure to use and manipulate the instruments under conditions that mimic real life operating and diagnostic conditions.
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1. A simulator for an individual to practice endoscopic procedures used in surgical and diagnostic techniques, comprising:
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a container having a cavity and said container having at least one aperture providing entry to said cavity for inserting a viewing scope and an instrument to be used to practice a surgical procedure; access means selectively opening said container for setting up a practice procedure and closing said container to prevent viewing of said cavity other than through said viewing scope; means for mounting an object simulating a human organ in the cavity; and
,an electrical connector connectable to the object for completing an electrical circuit of an operating procedure using an electrical surgical instrument whereby the individual can practice the operating procedure under conditions closely resembling actual conditions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A simulator for an individual to practice endoscopic procedures used in surgical and diagnostic techniques, comprising:
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a container having a cavity and said container having at least one aperture providing entry to said cavity for inserting a viewing scope and an instrument to be used to practice a surgical procedure; access means selectively opening said container for setting up a practice procedure and closing said container to prevent viewing of said cavity other than through said viewing scope; means for mounting an object simulating a human organ in the cavity; and
,said aperture is an elastomeric boot that simulates a cervix entry into a uterus, and the container is configured to simulate the uterus, whereby the individual can practice the operating procedure under conditions closely resembling actual conditions. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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