On the federal territory of "Sirius," the IV Congress of Young Scientists is underway, with over 7,000 participants from more than 60 countries.
Additionally, a large-scale exhibition is part of the Congress. Young researchers from Russia and other countries are showcasing their innovations and scientific achievements. One of the exhibition stands belongs to Sechenov University (First MGMU named after I.M. Sechenov).
At this stand, a multifunctional simulator for medical professionals — a prostate phantom — is on display. This is a recent innovation developed by Sechenov University scientists.
“It is designed for training and practicing procedures by young specialists under ultrasound guidance. The materials and their density are selected in such a way that the ultrasound device perceives the phantom exactly as it would a real human prostate.
Thus, the surgeon performing a biopsy can feel how they insert the needle and learn to do it correctly.”
The phantom is housed in a plastic container, with the "prostate" and surrounding tissues made from a unique gel.
Every year, approximately 1.6 million cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed worldwide. In Russia, this type of cancer ranks second among malignant neoplasms in men. Annually, up to 40,000 prostate biopsy procedures are performed in the country, making this medical intervention the gold standard for prostate cancer diagnosis.
Improving the quality of biopsies and finding new methods for conducting them will help doctors better detect oncological processes. For this purpose, an interdisciplinary team from Sechenov University has developed the simulator, enabling future surgeons to practice the skills required for performing complex manipulations on this organ.