Surgical Skill Labs

State-of-the-Art Facilities for Hands-On Surgical Training

Our surgical skill labs feature 26 fully equipped stations with advanced imaging equipment, comprehensive instrumentation, and state-of-the-art audio-visual systems to provide an immersive training experience.

Lab Layout

Lab Layout & Capacity

The facility features 26 fully equipped stations between 2 labs

Main Lab (16 Stations)
  • Split into two sections by a glass partition for running 2 workshops simultaneously
  • Section 1: 9 Stations | Section 2: 7 Stations
New Wing (10 Stations)
  • Open bay setup ideal for focused group training
Equipment & Imaging

Key Equipment & Imaging

Operating Microscopes (Leica)
  • Floor Units: 1 (High-end simulation for Neurosurgery/Plastics)
  • Table Mounts: 3 (Compact units for benchtop skills)
C-Arms (Fluoroscopy)
  • Quantity: 3 Units
  • Make/Model: 02 RR Tech Image / 2024, 01 Prognosys / 2024
Lead Aprons: 60 Units
CO2 Insufflators: 5 Units
Surgical Instruments

In-House Instrumentation

Basic Surgical Instrument Set (Standard provision for 10 stations)

Cutting: Scalpel Handle, Metzenbaum & Mayo Scissors
Grasping: Debakey, Allis & Sponge Holding Forceps
Hemostasis: Mosquito & Artery Forceps
Retracting: Langenbeck & Senn Retractor
Suturing: Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder
Other: Kidney Tray & Bowl
Audio Visual

Audio / Visual System

  • 2 large flat screen monitors (1 fixed, 1 mobile) in main lab
  • Smaller monitors at each station
  • 4 monitors linked audio-visually to demo table
  • Microphones for faculty
  • 2 x 4K cameras for recording and live streaming
  • Direct streaming capability to external venues
  • The lab can accommodate 60-70 people with 12-14 active stations running simultaneously.
  • The system enables live A/V streaming of cadaver demonstrations to the Auditorium and Board Room S18

Special Instruments Lists

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A. Lateral Skull Base Instruments

  • Drills: High-speed electric drills (e.g., Stryker/Medtronic) with varying burrs (diamond & cutting, 2mm–5mm).-
  • Retractors: Jannetta Retractor system or Leyla Retractor (Snake) arms.
  • Micros: Bayonet Forceps, Micro-scissors (straight/curved), Rhoton Dissectors (set of 9).
  • Rongeurs: Kerrison Rongeurs (1mm, 2mm, 3mm; 45° & 90°).
  • Suction: Frazier Suction tips (sizes 6Fr to 12Fr) with thumb control.

B. General Spine Instruments

  • Bone Work: Leksell Rongeurs, Bone Cutters (double action), Cobb Elevators.
  • Retractors: Caspar Cervical Retractor, McCulloch Retractor System (for lumbar).
  • Punches: Kerrison Punches (detachables preferred for cleaning; 2mm–5mm).
  • Probes: Pedicle Probes (Gear shift), Ball-tip feelers.
  • Implants (Demo): Pedicle screws, rods, and locking nut drivers (for instrumentation workshops).
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C. Pelvic Acetabulum Dissection Instruments

  • Retractors: Matta Retractors (Sciatic nerve retractor, curved acetabular retractors).
  • Forceps: Jungbluth Reduction Forceps, Farabeuf Clamps.
  • Elevators: Bristow periosteal elevators, large Cobb elevators.
  • Fixation: Ball-spike pushers, Schanz pins with T-handle.

D. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

  • Scopes: 0°, 30°, 45°, and 70° rigid endoscopes (4mm).
  • Forceps: Blakesley Forceps (Straight, 45°, 90°), Through-cutting forceps (Takahashi).
  • Powered: Microdebrider handpieces with serrated blades.
  • Seekers: Ball-tip probe / Maxillary ostium seeker.
  • Suction: Curved suction tips for frontal recess.
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E. Pelvic Re-construction Instruments

  • Suturing: Needle drivers for deep cavity suturing (e.g., long Heaney needle holders).
  • Graspers: Allis clamps (Long), Babcock forceps.
  • Dissectors: Right-angle dissectors (Mixter).
  • Retractors: Breisky-Navratil vaginal retractors.

F. Laparoscopic Instruments

  • Access: Veress needles, Trocars (5mm, 10mm, 12mm - reusable).
  • Hand Instruments:
    • Maryland Dissector (Bipolar capability).
    • Atraumatic Graspers (Fenestrated).
    • Metzenbaum Scissors (Curved).
    • Needle Holders (Self-righting/locking).
    • Clip Appliers.
  • Camera: 3-Chip HD Camera heads + Light cables.
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G. Craniotomy Instruments

  • Opening: Hudson Brace / Perforator (or powered craniotome driver).
  • Bone Work: Gigli Saw (wire saw) with handles, Penfield Dissectors (1 through 4).
  • Clips: Raney Scalp Clips and applier forceps.
  • Dura: Dura hooks, Adson dural forceps.

H. Ophthalmic Micro Instruments

  • Speculums: Barraquer Wire Speculum.
  • Scissors: Vannas Scissors, Westcott Tenotomy Scissors.
  • Forceps: Colibri Forceps, Jeweler’s Forceps (#5).
  • Holders: Castroviejo Needle Holder (locking/non-locking).
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I. Microvascular Anastomosis Instruments

  • Forceps: Micro-Jeweler forceps (No. 5 grade, Titanium).
  • Scissors: Adventitia scissors (Micro straight) and curved micro-scissors.
  • Needle Holder: Barraquer or Castroviejo Micro Needle Holder (curved jaw).
  • Clamps: Acland Micro-vessel Clamps (single and double approximation).
  • Background: Contrast background material (blue/green silicone).