Surgery simulator TOMMY ESS

for ENT caretrainingendoscopy

SINUS SURGERY & BALLOON DILATATIONS. Rhinosinusitis affects up to 15% of the adult population. Surgery is warranted if non-surgical options do not give satisfactory results. First-step surgical options include balloon sinuplasty or functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). A basic FESS includes removal of the uncinate process and opening of the maxillary ostium. The Eustachian tube (ET) equalizes pressure between the middle ear and the nasopharynx. Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) may lead to otitis and hearing loss. ET balloon dilatation Eustachian aims to widen the medial cartilaginous part of the ET, hence improving its function. TOMMY ESS: Surgical task trainers enjoy wide use in medical training. Time spent using trainers leads to improved confidence and higher success rates. Tommy Ess is designed for training the basic manual skills needed in basic FESS and balloon dilatation (maxillary, frontal, Eustachian tube). It is suitable for learning endoscopic surgical instruments and techniques. In addition, the trainees learn the importance of the ergonomic working conditions and the stability of the arms. KEY FEATURES: Designed by ENT surgeon and clinical teacher with more than 20 years of experience Enables unlimited repetitions: uncinatus and the maxillary wall are made from cardboard and can be replaced in seconds FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY (FESS): Uncinectomy, opening of the maxillary ostium, inferior antrostomy BALLOON DILATATIONS: Maxillary sinus, frontal sinus, Eustachian tube