title: The 'HysteroTrainer'--an in vitro simulator for hysteroscopy and falloposcopy. Experimental and clinical background and technical realisation including the development of organ modules for electrothermal treatment.
abstract: Hysteroscopy and falloposcopy are routine procedures in gynecological endoscopy. Injuries to the cervix or uterine perforations due to blind manipulation or wrong use of instruments are the most common complications associated with these procedures. In vitro simulators have been shown to be valuable tools in the laparoscopic training of physicians. Therefore we developed a simulator for hysteroscopy offering realistic anatomical and physiological training conditions. Additionally, we examined different polymer substances as basic materials for organ modules that allow the realistic application of electric instruments, e.g. resector blades and rollerball.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Tübingen, Germany.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Aydeniz
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Meyer
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Posten
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: König
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wallwiener
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kurek
mesh_terms: D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006176:Gynecology / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D014599:Uterus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*