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Surgical resident practices basic laparoscopic procedure skills using LapSim®, a virtual training system.
Surgical resident practices basic laparoscopic procedure skills using LapSim®, a virtual training system.

Laparoscopic Trainer

LapSim® is a virtual reality simulator that is available at the CSBL for users to practice laparoscopic procedure skills.

This platform offers the following:

  • Basic skills
  • Task training
  • Camera anatomy training
  • Training modules including:
    • Cholecystectomy
    • Appendectomy
    • Gynecology
    • Hysterectomy

For information on training for new users and how to book the LapSim, please see the LapSim User's SOP.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact CSBL.

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