Founded in 1867 by Gottfried Jetter in Tuttlingen, Germany. World's largest surgical instrument manufacturer. Blends Old World craftsmanship with modern technology. Focuses on quality craftsmanship and customer service
Healthcare VR training demand expected to grow 37% by 2028. Physical simulators cost up to $311 per course hour
Virtual reality creates immersive medical training environments through headsets and controllers. Technology enables realistic surgical procedures and medical emergency simulations. VR training improves surgical outcomes in 74% of cases. 87% of studies show enhanced operational precision with VR training
AO Foundation established in 1958 by Swiss surgeons in Biel. Laboratory for Experimental Surgery (LECD) opened in Davos in 1959. AO Foundation Charter signed in 1984 with Martin Allgöwer as first president. AO Center headquarters opened in Davos in 1992
Two-volume book published in 2004 by Paschalidis Medical Publication Ltd. Written by Greek-American professor John E Skandalakis from Emory University. Contains 29 chapters organized in three main sections. Features extensive cadaveric illustrations and historical tables
Da Vinci 5 offers 150+ design innovations and 10,000x computing power of Xi. Xi is world's most widely used multiport robotic surgery system. SP designed for single-incision surgery with 3DHD endoscope. X serves as foundational entry point with same arm architecture as Xi