Iranian firm develops advanced laparoscopic surgery simulator at one-third cost

An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully developed an advanced laparoscopic surgery simulator, offering a domestically produced solution at just one-third the price of comparable foreign systems.

This innovation is expected to boost surgical training in Iran and enhance the country’s position in international medical technology markets.

The device—developed by Sina Robotics and Medical Innovators—emerged from over 15 years of research at Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

Founded in 2015, the company specializes in cutting-edge robotic and medical training technologies and holds international certifications such as GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601.

CEO Alireza Mirbagheri introduced the flagship product Sina SimLap, a high-fidelity laparoscopic surgery simulator combining virtual, augmented, and artificial realities.
It provides surgical residents with a realistic, hands-on training environment prior to working on actual patients.

The simulator includes physical surgical tools, electrosurgical pedals, and realistic imaging. Its software replicates organ behavior and evaluates user performance in four distinct scenarios.

Already exported to Indonesia, Sina SimLap is under negotiation for sale to China and Russia. The innovation represents a major step in localizing medical technologies and reducing surgical error through enhanced training.