Testicular torsion is a time-critical urological emergency. Developed through research at King’s College London, this anatomically informed simulator enables trainees to rehearse scrotal exploration, testicular delivery, recognition and correction of spermatic cord torsion, and bilateral orchidopexy in a controlled, patient-safe environment.
| WHAT CAN BE PRACTISED
• Scrotal incision and exploration • Testicular delivery and detorsion • Affected and contralateral orchidopexy |
TRAINING SETTINGS
• Urology boot camps • Skills workshops and teaching days • Classroom or office-based practice |
EDUCATIONAL VALUE
• Repeated practice without patient risk • Standardized delivery across learners • Reduced reliance on animal tissue and wet labs |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Anatomy: Scrotal wall; tunica vaginalis; testis; epididymis; spermatic cord Torsion mechanism: Integrated cord mechanism Operative units: Replaceable testis-spermatic cord units Housing: Durable, reusable scrotal housing Instrument compatibility: Standard surgical instruments Design basis: Imaging, literature and clinical input |
INTENDED TRAINING APPLICATION
• Scrotal incision and exploration • Testicular delivery and detorsion • Recognition and correction of spermatic cord torsion • Affected testis orchidopexy • Contralateral orchidopexy • Suturing and knot tying with standard surgical instruments |
USAGE AND LIFESPAN
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REUSABLE SCROTAL HOUSING Durable housing for repeated training. |
REPLACEABLE
OPERATIVE UNITS Replaceable testis-spermatic cord units. |
STANDARD INSTRUMENTS Uses standard surgical instruments. |
EVALUATION AND VALIDITY EVIDENCE
Participant evaluation against a traditional bull testis training model included 85 participants (66 trainees, 19 trainers) across 3 countries. Outcomes are participant-reported; transfer to live operative performance has not been assessed.
| 91%
SAFE DETORSION Useful for practising safe testicular detorsion. |
92%
ORCHIDOPEXY Useful for orchidopexy of the affected testis. |
4.33 / 5 TRAINING VALUE Median overall training-value score. |
Manuals and Technical Sheets:
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