Anatomex 3D Transorbital Surgical Simulation Model

High-fidelity teaching and skills training for endoscopic transorbital approaches

The Anatomex 3D Transorbital Surgical Simulation Model is a life-size, high-fidelity 3D training platform designed for surgeon education, skills acquisition, and patient explanation of transorbital approaches to the orbit and skull base.

Developed in close collaboration with leading transorbital surgeons, the model accurately reproduces key bony and neurovascular anatomy, including:

• The bony orbit, skull base foramina, fissures, and optic canal
• The greater and lesser wings of the sphenoid, and the anterior clinoid process
• Access corridors to the middle cranial fossa, cavernous sinus, Meckel’s cave, and temporal lobe
• Intraorbital relationships of cranial nerves III, IV, V₁–V₃, and VI

This enables surgeons to visualise and rehearse the superolateral transorbital route in a controlled, repeatable environment.

Benefits for ETOS members

The Anatomex 3D Transorbital Model supports:

• Stepwise training in lateral transorbital approaches
  Practise orbital entry, corridor development, bone removal, and target exposure with clear visualisation of high-risk structures.
• Safe rehearsal of complex cases
  Refine drilling trajectories, decompressions, and multilayer repairs on a consistent anatomical replica prior to live surgery.
• Multidisciplinary teaching and surgical planning
  Provide a shared 3D reference for collaborative planning across neurosurgery, ENT, ophthalmology, and skull-base teams.
• Instrument handling and procedural confidence
  Develop depth judgement, hand–eye coordination, and familiarity with narrow working corridors that are difficult to acquire from 2D imaging alone.

A modular orbit–cranium system allows components to be exchanged according to training objectives. Custom pathology options (e.g., sphenoid wing meningioma) can also be produced on request.

Key features

1) Modular orbit design

Each kit includes three teaching orbits and four surgical simulation orbits, allowing progressive learning from orientation to full procedural rehearsal:

Teaching orbits

• Transparent normal orbit – for orientation and teaching of normal orbital and sphenoid anatomy.
• Transparent lateral sphenoid recess (“Sternberg”) orbit – derived from DICOM data of a patient with a well-pneumatised sphenoid sinus; ideal for demonstrating access and repair of spontaneous CSF leaks from the lateral recess.
• Normal bony orbit with integrated soft tissues – includes rectus muscles and cranial nerves III, IV, V₁–V₃, VI for intraorbital anatomy teaching.

Surgical simulation orbits (x4)

• Four full-procedure orbits with integrated dura, cavernous sinus, and cranial nerves for hands-on practice of the superolateral transorbital route:
• 2 “Sternberg” canal variants
• 2 normal sphenoid variants

2) Realistic cranium and soft-tissue overlay

• Life-size cranium with rotatable mount and base plate for precise head positioning during training.
• Removable soft-tissue (“flesh”) overlay to simulate periorbital soft tissues and skin, improving realism for incision planning, corridor formation, and instrument navigation.

3) Lifelike surgical feedback

• Materials engineered to replicate bone drilling resistance and realistic soft-tissue handling.
• Clear definition of critical landmarks to support structured dissection and shorten the learning curve.

4) Practical for courses and individual practice

• Robust, reusable base cranium and mount designed for repeated use.
• Replaceable surgical simulation orbits supplied in packs (cost-effective per session).
• Suitable for hospital skills labs, simulation centres, private practices, and international hands-on courses.

Full Transorbital Surgical Simulation Model Kit

Includes:

• Cranium with removable soft-tissue overlay and rotatable mount
• 2 transparent orbits (normal sphenoid sinus + ‘Sternberg’ variant)
• 1 bony orbit, muscles, cranial nerves, and vessels
• 4 solid surgical simulation orbits with integrated soft tissues (2 Sternberg + 2 normal)
• A4 base plate with rim
• Headband for navigation sensor mounting
• Padded transorbital carry bag

Exclusive ETOS member offer (coupon code)

Purchase your model using the form below and receive a FREE basic Transorbital Surgical Simulation Model training instrument set consisting of:

• A set of three orbital retractors (8 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm)
• Dissection scissors
• Forceps
• Size 15 scalpel and blade

Find out more about the Anatomex 3D Transorbital Surgical Simulation Model and current pricing.

Advancing safe surgical innovation – together

Through this collaboration, we aim to expand access to practical, high-fidelity training that elevates surgeon confidence and improves patient outcomes. We are honoured to support the Endoscopic Transorbital community as it continues to lead the way in minimally invasive orbital and skull-base surgery.