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class=\"ss-vc-badge\"\u003e14-inch overall length\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ss-vc-badge\"\u003eRenal vessel branches\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ss-vc-badge\"\u003eCommon iliac bifurcation\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ss-vc-badge\"\u003eOpen vascular repair training\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ss-vc-section ss-vc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eRealistic open vena cava repair simulation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"ss-vc-intro\"\u003e\n      The LifeLike Vena Cava Model supports the acquisition, retention and\n      assessment of basic and advanced vascular surgical skills. Its branching\n      vessel structure provides trainees with a practical platform for\n      practising open vena cava repair and complex vascular suturing.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The model represents a central vena cava segment with renal branches and a\n      bifurcation leading into the left and right common iliac vessels. The\n      changing vessel diameters and branching anatomy allow trainees to develop\n      careful tissue handling, incision planning, needle placement and repair\n      technique.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      It can be used independently on a suitable mounting surface or incorporated\n      into the LifeLike AAA Abdomen Simulator for a more complete operative\n      training environment.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ss-vc-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eTraining applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-vc-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003carticle class=\"ss-vc-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ss-vc-icon\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eOpen vena cava repair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Practise controlled vessel opening, repair and closure on a realistic\n          synthetic vena cava structure.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n      \u003carticle class=\"ss-vc-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ss-vc-icon\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eComplex vascular suturing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Develop accurate needle placement, suture spacing, edge approximation\n          and tension control on large and small vessel sections.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n      \u003carticle class=\"ss-vc-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ss-vc-icon\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eBranch vessel management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Work around renal branches and the common iliac bifurcation while\n          developing atraumatic vessel-handling technique.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n      \u003carticle class=\"ss-vc-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ss-vc-icon\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eProcedural assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Suitable for supervised teaching, surgical workshops and structured\n          assessment of open vascular repair skills.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ss-vc-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eModel specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-vc-table-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"ss-vc-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eInternal diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eExternal diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eOverall model\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e14 inches \/ approximately 35.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eVena cava section\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e3.5 inches \/ approximately 8.9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e21 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eRenal vessel branches\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e3 inches \/ approximately 7.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCommon iliac vessels\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e5.5 inches \/ approximately 14 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ss-vc-section ss-vc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eProduct features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-vc-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"ss-vc-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBranching complex-vessel configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLarge vena cava segment with renal vessel branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLeft and right common iliac vessel bifurcation\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSuitable for open vascular repair training\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"ss-vc-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eEasy to handle and maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSuitable for use in different training environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eNon-toxic and biohazard-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOdourless synthetic training material\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ss-vc-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-vc-included\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ss-vc-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n        \u003cul class=\"ss-vc-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOne LifeLike Vena Cava Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCentral vena cava section\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIntegrated renal and common iliac vessel branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ss-vc-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n        \u003cul class=\"ss-vc-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAAA Abdomen Simulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTissue mounting pad or securing pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSurgical instruments and sutures\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePump, fluid or flow system\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ss-vc-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-vc-notice\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eModel configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      this listing is for one LifeLike Vena Cava Model, catalogue reference\n      0226. The AAA Abdomen Simulator, tissue mounting pad and all instruments\n      shown or mentioned are separate products.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ss-vc-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eComplete your vascular training setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-vc-related\"\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ss-vc-related-card\" href=\"\/products\/lifelike-biotissue-latex-aaa-model-1220\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eLifeLike AAA Abdomen Simulator\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\n          Full abdominal simulation platform for practising open vascular\n          procedures in a more complete operative environment.\n        \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca class=\"ss-vc-related-card\" href=\"\/products\/tissue-mounting-pad-surgical-training-base-for-anastomosis\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Tissue Mounting Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\n          Rubber mounting base specifically recommended for stabilising vena\n          cava and AAA training models.\n        \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca class=\"ss-vc-related-card\" href=\"\/products\/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-model\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\n          Complex vascular model for practising open AAA repair and associated\n          vessel-handling techniques.\n        \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca class=\"ss-vc-related-card\" href=\"\/products\/vascular-surgery-sample-pack-anastomosis-training-kit\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eVascular Surgery Sample Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\n          A selection of synthetic vessels for developing vascular suturing and\n          anastomosis skills.\n        \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ss-vc-section ss-vc-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat procedures can be practised with this model?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        The model is principally designed for practising open vena cava repair\n        and other basic or advanced vascular surgery techniques.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDoes the model include renal and iliac vessels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        Yes. The model includes renal vessel branches and a bifurcation into the\n        left and right common iliac vessels.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the vena cava diameter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        The vena cava section has a 21 mm internal diameter and a 25 mm external\n        diameter.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan it be used inside an abdomen simulator?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        Yes. The manufacturer identifies the LifeLike AAA Abdomen Simulator as\n        a suitable system for creating a more complete operative training\n        environment. It is sold separately.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhich mounting pad is suitable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        The LifeLike Large Tissue Mounting Pad is recommended for vena cava and\n        AAA models. The mounting pad and securing pins are not included.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ss-vc-section ss-vc-cta\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBuilding a vascular surgery training programme?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Contact SurgiSim for help combining the Vena Cava Model with an abdominal\n      simulator, mounting equipment, surgical instruments and additional\n      vascular training models.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ca class=\"ss-vc-button\" href=\"\/pages\/contact-information\"\u003e\n      Contact SurgiSim\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ss-vc-disclaimer\"\u003e\n    Intended exclusively for professional education, surgical simulation and\n    skills training. 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