VR Simulator for Endoscopic Spine Surgery – Revolutionary Way for Teaching and Upskilling Surgeons: Gayathri Venkat, Simulatory

How should blood feel when holding an endoscope controller? How – cutting through muscles? And why a gaming expert is employed in training surgeons?We're descending into the fascinating world  where spine surgery meets Virtual Reality.You’ll hear about:ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery,herniated disc,spinal stenosis,how haptics work,AI mentor,VR surgical training,how to successfully collaborate with experienced doctors – when you're a startup,and how Alex caused a major bleeding a couple of minutes into surgery.Gayathri Venkat, the CEO of Simulatory, comes from a family of doctors but instead pursued a successful career as a software engineer and quality assurance expert. With experience of a successful startup exit, she uses her skills now to revolutionize surgeons’ training.Simulatory is a Swiss startup that developed VRspine – a smart spinal endoscopy simulator that feels like real surgery thanks to advanced haptics. Whether you’re a junior or senior surgeon, AI mentor will challenge you accordingly. Have a look at:https://thesimulatory.comAnd here the study we mention at the very beginning about the learning curve of surgical techniques:https://journals.lww.com/jspinaldisorders/abstract/2014/10000/learning_curve_of_a_complex_surgical_technique_.10.aspxTimestamps:0:00 Gayathri Venkat, Simulatory1:08 VR Training for Surgeons and Killing the VR Patient7:59 Current Gold Standard in Endoscopic Spinal Surgery Training9:18 Virtual Reality Training in Endoscopic Spinal Surgery – Setup and Procedures15:19 AI Mentor for Spine Surgeons: Teaching and Upskilling Modes20:43 How do 3D Haptics Work in VR Simulation for Surgeons26:39 Discouraged to be a Surgeon, Chose Engineering34:29 What Does Gaming Has to Do with Surgeon Training36:22 From the Idea to Startup Following Up on Feedback from Doctors – First Adopters52:09 Late Adopters in Medical Device55:04 Doctor on the Team: Dr. Ralf Wagner57:23 From Endoscopic to Robotic-Supported Surgeries1:01:11 Thank You, Follow Simulatory1:01:44 Follow X-Health.show, Disclaimer If you've enjoyed listening, you'll make us happy by clicking "Follow" on X-Health.show and leaving a review.The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please consult your healthcare practitioner. The opinions on the show are Alex's or her guests. The podcast does not make any responsibility or warranties about guests statements or credibility. While the podcast makes every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, please let us know if you have any comments, suggestions or corrections.