Healthcare
Virtual reality laparoscopic simulator
A virtual reality laparoscopic simulator, a laparoscopic surgery simulator that fits in a headset, to practise orientation inside the cavity, camera handling and the sequence of each procedure, with no consumables and no dedicated room. It runs on Meta Quest headsets at around €350, so every resident can train wherever and whenever they want.
What it includes
- 01Spatial orientation through the camera view
- 02Step-by-step procedure sequence
- 03Soft tissue with realistic behaviour
- 04No consumables or room: just a headset
Who it is for
Residents and tutors
General surgery, gynaecology, urology and other specialties with a laparoscopic approach.
Resident training · Self-directed practice · Assessment
Clinical simulation centres
More practice stations without buying more towers or consoles.
Workshops · Courses · Open practice
Medical schools
A first contact with laparoscopy for every student.
Introduction · Anatomy · Basic skills
What it solves
Box trainers need materials and supervision
In virtual reality there are no consumables to replace and trainees can practise on their own.
Console-based VR simulators are expensive and fixed
All you need is a standalone headset that goes to any room, classroom or home.
Orientation through the camera is hard at first
Trainees practise navigation and indirect vision as many times as needed before entering theatre.
Few practice hours per resident
Every resident gets their own practice station, with no rotas or bookings.
Why work with us
- 01Portable and affordable
Headsets at around €350, with no computer, tower or installation. - 02Realistic soft tissue
Tissue deforms and reacts as it would in a real intervention. - 03Built with surgeons
It grows from the surgical simulator built with Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital. - 04Complements what you have
It sits alongside the box trainer and the wet lab; it does not replace them.
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First you see it. Then we build it.
- 01
On-site demo
We bring the headsets so you can try it first-hand.
- 02
Pilot or prototype
We validate the idea with real users before scaling.
- 03
Development
We build the experience to fit, with PC-grade visuals.
- 04
Rollout and maintenance
We set up the headsets, train your team and keep it running.
How you can start
- 01Licence per centre or department
For residents, simulation centres or medical schools. - 02Pilot with a group of residents
To measure results before rolling it out. - 03Custom procedures
We build the procedures for your specialty. - 04Headsets and support
We set up the headsets and train your tutors.
Frequently asked questions
What is a laparoscopic simulator?
A tool to practise laparoscopic surgery outside the operating room. It can be physical, like a box trainer, or virtual, like ours, which recreates the cavity, the instruments and the camera view in virtual reality.
How does it differ from a box trainer?
A box trainer builds dexterity with real instruments and needs materials and setup. A virtual simulator trains orientation, anatomy and procedure sequence with no consumables, anywhere. The best approach combines both.
Does it provide haptic feedback?
Meta Quest headsets do not reproduce the physical resistance of the instruments: the controllers only vibrate. That is why the simulator focuses on what virtual reality trains best: spatial orientation, camera handling, anatomy and decision-making. For fine dexterity, it pairs well with a box trainer.
Which procedures does it include?
The simulator builds on a procedure atlas by specialty, and new procedures can be developed. In the demo we show you what is available and assess what your department needs.
Can we buy the laparoscopic simulator?
It is licensed per centre or department, so there are no towers or consoles to buy. The only purchase is the headsets, which we can supply ready to use.
How much does a VR laparoscopic simulator cost?
Headsets cost around €350 each; the licence depends on the number of users and whether you need custom procedures. The best start is a demo and a pilot; our pricing page explains the models.
Keep exploring
We will show you first-hand.
We come to you with the headsets. No commitment.