Inside dV-Trainer™

Mimic’s dV-Trainer™ was the first commercially available simulator for robotic surgery. The first prototype was installed at Indiana University’s Department of Urology in February of 2007, and it remains the only stand-alone robotic simulator that has been independently validated in published studies. We partner with administrators and surgeons to provide a cost-effective, accessible, efficient, and safe training solution that help build and maintain a successful robotic surgery program:

Reduces Overall Training Cost

• Comprehensive and objective training solution with low up-front investment
• Reduces need for training robot and surgeon console; saves OR time and cost
• Does not require expensive training instruments and materials

Increases Access to Training

• Ability to train outside of OR greatly improves access and saves time and cost
• Allows for residents, fellows, and novice robotic surgeons to practice 24/7
• Reduces dependency on set-up personnel and proctors during initial training

Improves da Vinci^® Utilization

• Frees up clinical robot for revenue generating procedures
• Potential to improve surgeon efficiency and decrease procedure times
• Access to efficient simulation training encourages surgeon adoption of the da Vinci^® system

Accelerates Surgeon Learning

• Increases surgeon confidence and reduces learning curve
• Replicates da Vinci^® system behavior and response for accurate and efficient training
• Comprehensive suite of exercises enhances surgical skills and system awareness

Enhances Patient Safety

• Provides surgeons with safe and extensive training prior to surgery on patients
• Objective skills assessment can be incorporated into robotic credentialing and privileging
• Enables cognitive and motor skills warm-up prior to surgery