Improving surgical skills through advanced simulation technology
Official title: Surgical Simulator for Improving Skill Proficiency and Resilience
Funded at Kitware, INC. · NIH-10853047 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating realistic training tools to help surgeons improve their skills and stay sharp, especially when facing tricky situations during surgery, so they can provide the best care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kitware, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Clifton Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $402,908 |
| NIH project number | 5R01EB031808-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10853047 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are practicing surgeons who wish to enhance their skills and adapt to new surgical techniques.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in surgical procedures or who are not undergoing surgery may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative simulation technologies to enhance the skills and resilience of practicing surgeons. By creating high-fidelity simulations that replicate rare and adverse surgical events, the project aims to provide ongoing training and evaluation for surgeons, ensuring they maintain their proficiency in minimally invasive techniques. The approach includes the use of open-source software to facilitate rapid development of these simulations, which will cover various challenging scenarios that surgeons may encounter in the operating room.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical outcomes and patient safety by ensuring surgeons are better prepared for complex situations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using simulation technologies for surgical training, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Kitware, INC.
Clifton Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Enquobahrie, Andinet Asmamaw — Kitware, INC.
- Study coordinator: Enquobahrie, Andinet Asmamaw
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.