Scientists at Sechenov University have created a simulator — a phantom of the kidney and surrounding organs and tissues. It is designed to develop diagnostic skills and surgical manipulations of urologists. At the same time, the cost of the domestic device is half that of foreign analogues.
An interdisciplinary team of specialists from the First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov has developed a multifunctional simulator for practicing and improving the skills of diagnostic manipulations and operations on the upper urinary tract <...>. The simulator, made by the additive method, accurately simulates a part of the human body. Inside the external module there is a kidney phantom with surrounding tissues and systems created using unique tissue-equivalent materials.
The simulator is equipped with several replaceable cartridges. They are designed to practice puncture of the calyx-pelvic system of the kidney, perform endoscopic operations, as well as diagnose and treat kidney tumors. Surgeons will be able to improve their skills under the control of ultrasound, X-ray, MRI, CT and endoscopy.
A prototype is already ready. Sergey Gorokhov, an engineer at the Institute of Bionic Technologies and Engineering of Sechenov University and a specialist in 3D printing, claims that the simulator surpasses Russian and foreign analogues in functionality.
A similar simulator is available from an American manufacturer. But it has significant drawbacks — for example, it cannot be used to practice manipulations under MRI control. Plus, it has a very high price. Our simulator will cost half as much.
Associate Professor of the Institute of Urology and Human Reproductive Health of Sechenov University Stanislav Ali emphasized that the use of the phantom will accelerate the training of young specialists and provide an opportunity to develop new methods for diagnosing and treating kidney diseases.
Earlier, the Rostec Group of Companies developed a Russian ultrasonic device "Lithotripter LT-1". It is designed for non-contact destruction of kidney stones.
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