Advanced Carotid Endarterectomy Training with Pulsatile Flow
The LifeLike Vascular International Carotid Head Simulator is a realistic vascular surgery training system designed for practising carotid dissection, carotid endarterectomy and vascular repair techniques in a controlled, repeatable environment.
The simulator features an anatomically positioned adult head form secured within a stable training workstation. An opening in the neck provides access to the carotid training insert at an appropriate operative angle, helping learners develop the exposure, instrument-handling and suturing skills required during open carotid surgery.
A pulsatile pump produces realistic flow through the vascular insert, allowing the completed repair to be evaluated under simulated circulation. This makes the trainer suitable for individual skills development, supervised teaching and structured vascular surgery courses.
Key Features
- Realistic adult head and neck surgical orientation
- Designed specifically for carotid endarterectomy simulation
- Neck opening positioned at an appropriate operative angle
- Pulsatile pump included with the complete simulator
- Supports simulated carotid flow during training
- Compatible with replaceable carotid artery training inserts
- Stable boxed workstation for repeatable practice
- Suitable for demonstrations and supervised skills training
- Allows the completed repair to be assessed under pulsatile flow
- Compact format suitable for surgical skills laboratories
Clinical Skills and Procedures
The Vascular International Carotid Head Simulator can be used to develop and assess a range of open vascular surgery skills, including:
- Surgical exposure of the carotid artery
- Carotid artery dissection
- Accessing and identifying carotid plaque
- Plaque removal and carotid endarterectomy
- Suturing around the carotid bifurcation
- Primary arterial closure
- Carotid patch suturing and patch angioplasty
- Vascular instrument handling
- Suture placement and tension control
- Evaluation of a completed vascular repair under flow
The realistic working position helps bridge the gap between basic benchtop vessel practice and advanced procedural simulation.
Compatible Carotid Inserts
The simulator is designed to accommodate the following replaceable training inserts:
- LifeLike Carotid Artery with Plaque
- VI Embedded Carotid Arteries with Plaque and Dermis
These options allow educators to select an appropriate level of anatomical complexity. Basic carotid models can be used for vessel handling, plaque removal and suturing, while embedded models introduce additional tissue layers for more advanced dissection practice.
Suitable for Professional Surgical Education
- Vascular surgery trainees and fellows
- Consultant-led surgical training
- Medical schools and teaching hospitals
- Surgical skills laboratories
- Clinical simulation centres
- Vascular surgery courses and workshops
- Competency-development programmes
- Medical device and procedural demonstrations
The reusable training platform supports repeated practice without biological tissue, providing a consistent environment for instruction, observation and feedback.
Simulator Specifications
| Construction | Silicone-based head simulator |
|---|---|
| Approximate dimensions | 29 × 20 × 9 cm |
| Approximate weight | 350 g |
| Flow system | Pulsatile pump |
| Training area | Open carotid surgery and carotid endarterectomy |
| Compatible inserts | LifeLike Carotid Artery with Plaque and VI Embedded Carotid Arteries with Plaque and Dermis |
| Intended use | Professional surgical education and simulation only |
Available Product Options
- Complete Simulator: Head model, training workstation and pulsatile pump system
- Inlay Set: Replacement inlay components for continued training
Important ordering information: Carotid artery training inserts should be selected separately unless they are specifically included within your quotation or chosen package.
Why Choose This Carotid Surgery Simulator?
Unlike a flat vascular suturing model, this simulator positions the carotid artery within a realistic head and neck orientation. Learners must work through a confined operative opening and approach the vessel from a clinically relevant angle.
The addition of pulsatile flow enables trainees and instructors to examine the completed repair under simulated circulation, providing a more meaningful conclusion to each training exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which procedures can be practised?
The simulator supports carotid exposure, dissection, plaque removal, carotid endarterectomy, bifurcation suturing, primary closure and carotid patch angioplasty training.
Is a pulsatile pump included?
Yes. The complete simulator includes a pulsatile pump system that provides simulated flow through the carotid insert and helps evaluate the quality of the completed repair.
Are the carotid artery inserts replaceable?
Yes. Compatible carotid artery and embedded carotid inlays can be replaced, allowing the main simulator and pump system to be used for repeated training sessions.
Who is the simulator intended for?
It is intended for vascular surgery trainees, fellows, surgeons, medical schools, teaching hospitals, surgical skills laboratories and clinical simulation centres.
Need Help Configuring Your Training Package?
Contact SurgiSim for institutional quotations, replacement inlays or assistance selecting the correct carotid endarterectomy training configuration.