Mastering Precision: How GetPlaying is Revolutionizing Surgical Training
In cardiac surgery, precision is everything. This is especially true for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), one of the most common heart surgeries worldwide. Every movement a surgeon makes can mean the difference between success and complications.
Each year, approximately 400,000 CABG procedures are performed in the United States alone. The surgery restores blood flow to the heart by bypassing blocked arteries using a healthy blood vessel taken from another part of the body. This new pathway ensures the heart gets enough oxygen, relieving symptoms and reducing the risk of serious heart conditions.
An endoscopic vein-graft harvesting for a CABG procedure. Image courtesy of Maquet.
The Evolution of Vessel Harvesting
For decades, surgeons have relied on traditional vessel harvesting methods. Open Vessel Harvesting (OVH) requires large incisions, leading to significant scarring and long recovery times. The Bridging Technique improved on this by using smaller incisions but still involves multiple incisions. The biggest breakthrough, however, has been Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH). This minimally invasive method uses a tiny camera and precision instruments, reducing trauma, pain, infection risk, and hospital stays. Today, more than 90% of hospitals worldwide prefer EVH over older methods.
Yet, even with advanced technology, successful EVH depends on several critical factors including the quality of the device and the skill of the surgeon. Even the most advanced EVH system—like Getinge’s Vasoview Hemopro 2—can only be as effective as the hands that operate it.
The Challenge: Training Surgeons for Precision
The difference between a successful EVH procedure and a suboptimal one can come down to millimeters. A single miscalculated move can damage the harvested vessel, jeopardizing the entire bypass. That’s why training is essential. Just as pilots log countless hours in flight simulators before ever taking off, surgeons need a controlled, risk-free environment to refine their skills before performing real procedures.
The vision of Vasoview GetPlaying—an innovative fusion of medical training and gaming technology- was born by Getinge. Developed in collaboration with Games for Health and our Bestronics Development team, GetPlaying transforms EVH training into an immersive, interactive experience, ensuring that every surgeon is battle-ready before stepping into the operating room.
However, simulating the intricate movements of endoscopic vessel harvesting requires more than just software expertise—it demanded a seamless integration of hardware precision and digital realism. We are proud and honored that our team engineered the technology’s backbone, integrating the console-like Vasoview device with state-of-the-art sensors to capture the minutest hand movements. Meanwhile, Game Tailors designed an engaging yet demanding gameplay experience that mirrors the exact precision required in live surgery.
How GetPlaying Works
Creating a realistic EVH training system required more than just software—it demanded a perfect blend of hardware and digital precision. The Bestronics Development team engineered the technology’s core, integrating the Vasoview console with advanced sensors that capture even the slightest hand movements. Meanwhile, Game Tailors designed a training experience that mirrors the real-life precision required in surgery.
The result? A virtual training ground where surgeons can build muscle memory, enhance dexterity, and gain confidence—without touching a real patient. By combining surgical realism with interactive gaming, GetPlaying allows surgeons to make mistakes, learn, and improve in a risk-free environment.
A New Standard for Surgical Training
This approach represents a paradigm shift in medical training. Traditionally, young surgeons learned by watching experienced doctors and gradually assisting in real surgeries. Now, digital simulation is enhancing this apprenticeship model, providing hands-on experience without real-world consequences.
From the United States to Japan, Singapore to Dubai, and across Europe, Getinge Vasoview GetPlaying is setting a new standard for EVH training. By combining technology, medicine, and human expertise, it is shaping the future of surgery—and ultimately, improving patient outcomes worldwide.
About Getinge
Getinge is a global provider of innovative medical technology solutions that improve patient care and hospital efficiency. With a strong focus on cardiovascular procedures, intensive care, and surgical workflows, Getinge delivers advanced equipment and integrated solutions for healthcare providers worldwide. The company’s commitment to innovation and safety ensures that hospitals and medical professionals can provide better, faster, and more efficient care for their patients.
For more information, visit www.getinge.com.
About Bestronics Development
Bestronics Development is a leading provider of engineering solutions specializing in electrical engineering, embedded software, integrated product design, UX/UI design, and web, app, and cloud software. The company’s comprehensive service offering enables it to deliver advanced solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, consumer goods, telecom, and sports.
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