Non Nocere provides a VR surgical simulation platform for medical professionals to practice and refine their skills. The platform offers realistic, risk-free environments for surgeons to hone techniques and improve patient outcomes.
Funding
$559.5K 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
Traditional surgical training methods often struggle to provide sufficient hands-on experience due to duty-hour restrictions, the increasing complexity of surgical procedures, and the high costs associated with cadavers and bioskills labs. This can lead to surgical residents feeling unprepared to perform procedures independently upon completing their training. Furthermore, keeping up-to-date with the latest medical knowledge and technology can be challenging for surgeons.
Solution
Non Nocere's SharpSurgeon platform offers a virtual reality (VR) bio-skills lab that enables surgeons and medical residents to practice and refine their skills in a realistic, risk-free environment. The platform utilizes segmented real patient 3D models generated from DICOM data, allowing users to learn from actual cases and practice surgical techniques. With multi-user support and remote learning capabilities, users can engage with peers or students in a virtual classroom, fostering collaboration and knowledge transfer. The platform provides interactive training sessions, increases exposure to rare cases, and allows for proficiency testing in VR, addressing the limitations of traditional surgical training.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes medical residents, practicing surgeons, medical device companies, and healthcare institutions seeking to enhance surgical training, improve patient outcomes, and reduce training costs.
Features
- VR-based surgical simulation platform for immersive and interactive training
- Segmented real patient 3D models generated from DICOM data for realistic anatomical representation
- Single and online multi-user sessions for collaborative remote training
- Fracture management and reduction tools for simulating trauma cases
- Ability to add screws, plates, and clamps to damaged areas for support
- Measurement tools on 3D models for accurate anatomical assessment
- Paintable 3D models for enhanced visualization and explanation of pathologies
- DICOM viewer for accessing patient history and imaging results within the virtual lab
- Pre-op and post-op case study set-up for comprehensive procedural knowledge
- Video screens and presentation boards for importing real-life slide decks and videos