Types of Surgical Simulations

Simulators are developed primarily for the procedure(s) they are designed to emulate. Surgical simulators can include animal models, cadavers, synthetic and tissue-based bench models, computer/web-based simulators, video box trainers, web-based interface simulators, VR (or computer driven) part-task trainers, VR simulators that can allow the user to mimic an entire surgical procedure (whole-task trainers), hybrid simulators 

Store-bought materials, or they can be obtained via industry from companies such as Limbs and Things Ltd. (Bristol, UK). 

Robotic surgical simulation is relatively new and is stiU in its development phase. One of the most challenging aspects of learning robotic surgery 

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