Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR) by Mentice is a simulation software module designed for physicians and medical professionals to develop procedural and technical skills in the image-guided interventional management of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). The module offers a staged training approach, starting with basic cases and progressing to complex scenarios such as highly angulated necks, aortoiliac aneurysms, and ruptured aneurysms. The software enables users to practice the full EVAR procedure, including bifemoral access, device selection, and deployment, in a risk-free, learner-focused environment. Original CT data are provided for segmentation and planning, and the VIST® Case-It tool allows users to import patient-specific CT data to create custom training cases. The module is compatible with the VIST® G5 and G7 simulation platforms, supporting realistic haptic feedback and image-guided procedural training. This comprehensive training solution helps clinicians gain a thorough understanding of AAA treatment prerequisites and procedural steps, improving both individual proficiency and institutional quality standards.

Key Features

Staged Training from Basic to Complex Cases Progressive skill development for a range of clinical scenarios.

• Covers basic EVAR procedures and advanced cases with complex anatomies.
• Includes scenarios such as highly angulated necks, aortoiliac aneurysms, and ruptured aneurysms.

Patient-Specific Case Creation and Planning Supports personalized and realistic training.

• Original CT data provided for segmentation and planning.
• VIST® Case-It enables import of patient-specific CT data for custom case libraries.

Full Procedural Simulation with Bifemoral Access Realistic hands-on practice for all procedural steps.

• Simulates bifemoral access with VIST® G5 or G7 extension.
• Device selection, navigation, and deployment in a virtual environment.

Integration with Advanced Simulation Platforms Enhanced realism and feedback.

• Compatible with VIST® G5 and G7 platforms for haptic feedback and image guidance.
• Supports stepwise procedural training and assessment.

Benefits

Accelerates Clinical Proficiency Enables safe, repeated practice of high-risk procedures.

• Reduces learning curve for complex EVAR interventions.
• Allows for rehearsal of challenging cases and complication management.

Improves Patient Safety and Outcomes Enhances operator confidence and decision-making.

• Immediate feedback on procedural actions and complications.
• Supports best practices in device selection and deployment.

Supports Institutional Training and Quality Standards Facilitates standardized training across teams.

• Objective metrics for assessment and benchmarking.
• Adaptable for both individual and group training.