References

Simurghy understands the importance of the validation of our products and services, as well as user references of both former and current users.

Publications

A growing number of articles about the benefits or simulation in advancing clinical practices and preoperative planning have been published in leading journals and online platforms. Simurghy’s educational value and the use of our products has been validated using a scientific approach.

Simurghy has not only validated the simulation platform, but also the educational value of using the platform for improving skills, the educational value of the course in terms of skills, knowledge, and its impact on initiating new programs, patient-specific 3D printed mitral valve models for training, as well as the teachability of suturing maps for our training.

Validation of the high-fidelity simulator (Simurghlator)

Development of a high-fidelity minimally invasive mitral valve surgery simulator
Sardari Nia P, Daemen JHT, Maessen JG. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr.

Validation of telesimulation (Simurglator Connect)

Telesimulation Training for Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery: An Air-Pilot Training Concept for Distance Training
Cheheili Sobbi S, Imran Hamid U, Arjomandi Rad A, Fillet M, Maesen J, Sardari Nia P. Innovations (Phila). 2024 Mar-Apr;19(2):169-174

Validation of educational program for endoscopic mitral valve surgery

Simulation-based training for endoscopic mitral valve repair: the impact on basic surgical skills for placement of sutures at mitral valve annulus during 2-h training workshop
Checheili Sobbi S, Jung Y, Fillet M, Bakhtiary F, Maessen JG, Sardari Nia P. Interdiscip Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 2;38(2):ivae003. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivae003. PMID: 38218724.
The EACTS simulation-based training course for endoscopic mitral valve repair: an air-pilot training concept in action
Sardari Nia P, Heuts S, Daemen JHT, Olsthoorn JR, Chitwood WR, Maessen JG.. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2020 May 1

Data on educational components used in the course for Mitral Valve Repair

Daemen JHT, Heuts S, Olsthoorn JR, Maessen JG, Sardari Nia P. Mitral valve modelling and three-dimensional printing for planning and simulation of mitral valve repair. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Mar 1
Suturing map for endoscopic mitral valve repair developed on high-fidelity endoscopic simulator
Sardari Nia P, Olsthoorn J, Heuts S, Maessen J. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. July 26, 2018
Suturing Map for tricuspid valve repair
Hamid UI, Aksoy R, Sardari Nia P. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. August 17, 2022
Suturing map for endoscopic mitral valve replacement
Hamid UI, Sardari Nia P. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. August 17, 2022
Left-Handed Cardiac Surgery Training: How to Attain Proficiency During Residency
Vinck EE, Cardona-Bernal S, Escobar JJ, Sardari Nia P. Innovations (Phila). 2024 Jul-Aug;19(4):363-368. doi: 10.1177/15569845241258746. Epub 2024 Sep 12. PMID: 39267389; PMCID: PMC11533719
The development of direct 3-dimensional printing of patient-specific mitral valve in soft material for simulation and procedural planning
Cheheili Sobbi S, Pauli M, Fillet M, Maessen JG, Sardari Nia P. JTCVS Tech. 2024 Jun 21;27:104-111. doi: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2024.06.008. PMID: 39478931; PMCID: PMC11518862

Video publications on simulator platform and educational program

Bench reality development simulation 3d printing and air pilot training concept course
CTSNet Video Publication
High-fidelity minimally invasive mitral valve repair simulator
CTSNet Video Publication
Endoscopic Port-Access MVR Drylab Training: A Closer Look with Peyman Sardari Nia
CTSNet Video Publication
Bridging Technology and Education: The Development of a Telesimulator and Curriculum in Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery
CTSNet Video Publication

Global Presence

Our solutions have been used for training sessions around the world, and a growing number of universities, hospitals and partners make permanent use of our Simurghlator, Simurghlator Connect and Tactile Anatomy (Creator) product range. Below you find a summary of our installations and events.
EACTS Endoscopic Port-Access Mitral Valve Repair Drylab Training Using High-Fidelity Simulators

Maastricht, Netherlands

  • 27 courses - November 2015 - May 2025
Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Meeting
  • Antalya, Turkey - 21-24 November 2024 Endoscopic Drylab Simulation Workshop for Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery
EACTS Annual Meeting
  • Vienna, Austria - 9-12 October 2024 Endoscopic Drylab Simulation Workshop for Aorta
  • Lisbon, Portugal - 4-7 October 2023 Endoscopic Drylab Simulation Workshop for Aorta
  • Milan, Italy - 6-7 October 2022
  • Barcelona, Spain - 14-16 October 2021 Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair Drylab
National Congress Cardiac Surgery
  • Rome, Italy - 26-28 September 2024
Maastricht Mitral Masters

Webinar with live surgery

  • 2-4 September 2024
  • 13 June 2021
  • 21 January 2021
  • 27 September 2020
ISMICS Annual Meeting
  • Athens, Greece- 30-31 May, 1 June 2024 High-fidelity Simulation Training for Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery
  • Warsaw, Poland - 16-18 June 2022
The Journey to Endoscopic Valve Surgery Simulation Training
  • Maastricht, Netherlands - 22-23 January 2024
Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons (ANZSCTS) Scientific Annual Meeting
  • Wellington, New Zealand - 9-11 November 2023 Workshop for Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery
European Vascular Course - High-Fidelity Simulation-Based Training

Maastricht, Netherlands

  • 6 March 2023
  • 12-14 June 2022
World’s Second Tele-Simulation Training Course For Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery

Webinar

  • 29 November, 9 December and 12 December 2022
World’s First Tele-Simulation Training Course For Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery

Webinar

  • 1 March, 8 March and 15 March 2022
Club Neochord International Meeting
  • Maastricht, Netherlands - 28-29 October 2019
EACTS Course Of Minimally Invasive Techniques In Adult Cardiac Surgery
  • Frankfurt, Germany - 27-18 June 2019
  • Maastricht, Netherlands - 26-28 June 2018
  • Warsaw, Poland - 20-22 Juni 2017
  • Berlin, Germany - 7-9 June 2016
  • Maastricht, Netherlands - 23-25 June 2014
Edwards Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair Training
  • Maastricht, the Netherlands - 13-14 May 2019
EACTS Middle East Symposium In Minimally Invasive Techniques In Adult Cardiac Surgery
  • Tehran, Iran - 9-15 September 2015
EACTS Drylab Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery & Wire-Skill Training
  • Maastricht, Netherlands - 26-27 June 2014
EACTS Course Of Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery Wetlab Training
  • Rotterdam, Netherlands - 25-26 April 2013
  • Tehran, Iran - 10-11 February 2013
EACTS Course of Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Nieuwegein, Netherlands - 22-24 April 2013
  • Tehran, Iran - 7-9 Februari 2013
  • Nieuwegein, Netherlands - 13-15 February 2012
Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting
  • San Diego, USA – 9-27 January 2019
Congresso SPCCTV
  • Portugal - 23 November 2018
4th Mitral Valve Meeting
  • Zürich, Switzerland - 24-27 February 2018
New Horizon in Cardiac Surgery
  • Seoul, South-Korea - 1-2 September 2017
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