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ATLAS Trainer Box with Task Kit
The Advanced Training in Laparoscopic Suturing (ATLAS) training kit is a laparoscopic surgery simulator designed to deliver high level minimally invasive suturing training.
Limbs & Things’ ATLAS trainer helps to prepare surgeons for all forms of laparoscopic surgery, including those where the angle of view and allowance of suturing space is more restrictive.
The ATLAS course facilitates six task modules that act as a benchmark for minimally invasive training and progression:
- Needle handling and positioning
- Forehand suturing
- Backhand suturing
- Confined space suturing
- Suturing under tension
- Continuous suturing
For further details on the training tasks that this product supports, visit the Advanced Training in Laparoscopic Suturing website.
Overview
- Specifically design to aid in advancing surgeon’s skills in suturing and needle handling
- Durable and long-lasting skin frame constructed from neoprene
Realism
- Fully compatible with tools used during laparoscopic procedures
- Includes components designed to mimic confined spaces on the internal anatomy
Versatility
- The single base unit can be used for each of the six ATLAS tasks
- Multiple pre-incised holes to vary entry point of the trocars
Cleaning
- Surfaces can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth or sponge
Safety
- Use caution when handling and cleaning electrical components of this trainer
- Ensure all suture needles are removed from product parts after procedures
- Trainer conforms with ISO IEC 17050-1:2010
- Trainer conforms with FCC CFR47 Part 15:107 & 15:109 Class B Limits
- Trainer conforms with LVD Directive – 2014/35/EU and EMC Directive – 2014/30/EU
Skills Gained
- Task 1 Needle Handling
- Task 2 Off-set Camera Forehand Suturing
- Task 3 Off-set Camera Backhand Suturing
- Task 4 Confined Space Suturing
- Task 5 Suturing Under Tension
- Task 6 Continuous Suturing
References
Advanced Laparoscopic Skills
Identifying the need for and content of an advanced laparoscopic skills curriculum: results of a national survey, The American Journal of Surgery, Volume 211, p.421-425 (2016) Advanced laparoscopic skills: Understanding the relationship between simulation-based practice and clinical performance, The American Journal of Surgery, Volume 218, p.527-532 (2019) Multicenter proficiency benchmarks for advanced laparoscopic suturing tasks, The American Journal of Surgery, Volume 213, p.217-221 (2017) Evaluation of advanced laparoscopic skills tasks for validity evidence, p.349-354, (2015) INTEGRATING ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPY INTO SURGICAL RESIDENCY TRAINING — A SAGES POSITION PAPER, SAGES (2009)
Can this ATLAS trainer be used with an FLS Box that we’ve already purchased?
Yes, ATLAS equipment is compatible with our other laparoscopic trainer boxes. If you already have the box component, you’re able to get an ATLAS Upgrade Kit containing the necessary equipment to run training for the ATLAS program.
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Are the ATLAS boxes from Limbs & Things endorsed for use with the ATLAS Course?
They are, the Association for Surgical Education (ASE) has Endorsed the course, along with the product range.
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Are there training videos to show how procedures are done with the ATLAS box?
Yes, task related videos can be found on the Advanced Training in Laparoscopic Suturing website:
- Task 1: Needle Handling
- Task 2: Off-Set Camera Forehand Suturing
- Task 3: Off-Set Camera Backhand Suturing
- Task 4: Confined Space Suturing
- Task 5: Tension Suturing
- Task 6: Running Suture
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