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Mediskills was founded in 1998 by three UK clinicians - a radiologist and two urologists - to develop models for skills training in urology, interventional uroradiology and other minimally invasive procedures.

Challenges facing device and instrument manufacturers today include the evaluation of new instruments and accessories, training of sales personnel, demonstrating new products and physician education.

Mediskills can assist in the conquering of these challenges by the provision of lifelike models for evaluation and training in almost
all aspects of Endourology.

The long held philosophy, see one, do one, teach one, is no longer applicable in the modern teaching of practical skills. Learning on the job is unacceptable to patients and surgeons alike; in today's cost conscious health services there is pressure to use operating lists as efficiently as possible and therefore time available for skills teaching is at a premium.

Mediskills provide the opportunity to simulate endoscopic procedures as well as providing an opportunity for bench testing new products at the prototype stage by offering a range of models for percutaneous access, percutaneous nephrolithotomy and ureteroscopy. Unlike animal tissue models, there are no health and safety issues, which restrict the use of medical models. They can be used in the laboratory, hospital or commercial exhibition with complete safety.

Mediskills is dedicated to the improvement of training and the acquisition of endo-skills by trainees in all aspects of endourology and interventional uroradiology.