Kotobuki Medical develops and manufactures realistic surgical training models, specifically the VTT series, which allows medical professionals to practice techniques without the use of live animals. This technology enhances the skill development of healthcare providers, ultimately improving the quality of care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Funding
$2.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Surgical training traditionally relies on live animals or cadavers, which present ethical concerns, high costs, and limitations in replicating realistic surgical scenarios. The lack of accessible and repeatable training methods hinders the development of surgical skills and preparedness, potentially impacting patient outcomes.
Solution
Kotobuki Medical develops and manufactures realistic surgical training models, known as VTT (Versatile Training Tissue) series, that allow medical professionals to practice surgical techniques in a controlled and repeatable environment without the use of live animals. These models are crafted from a konjac-based material that mimics the texture, strength, and reaction to cutting and suturing of real human tissue. Kotobuki Medical also offers laparoscopic training boxes and related training models to provide a comprehensive surgical training platform. By providing realistic and accessible training tools, Kotobuki Medical aims to enhance the skill development of healthcare providers, ultimately improving the quality of care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes surgeons, medical residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals seeking to improve their surgical skills, as well as medical device companies needing tools for product development and evaluation.
Features
- VTT (Versatile Training Tissue) series: Realistic konjac-based simulated organs that mimic the texture, strength, and reaction of real human tissue during surgical procedures.
- Customizable VTT models: Ability to replicate various tissue types, pathologies, and anatomical structures for diverse training scenarios.
- Laparoscopic training boxes: Portable and modular training platforms for practicing minimally invasive surgical techniques.
- G-Master: ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection) training system co-developed with the National Cancer Center Hospital East.
- Training models for various procedures: Including anastomosis, suturing, and dissection.
- Integration with surgical robots: VTT models designed for use with robotic surgical systems.