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

Hysteroscopy and falloposcopy are routine procedures in gynecological endos copy. Injuries to the cervix or uterine perforations due to blind manipulat ion or wrong use of instruments are the most common complications associate d 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 substance s as basic materials for organ modules that allow the realistic application of electric instruments, e.g. resector blades and rollerball.