Abstract: In one aspect a laparoscopic training device is disclosed. The laparoscopic training device includes a base that forms a working surface. The laparoscopic training device includes a plurality of walls surrounding the base and defining an interior volume. The interior volume simulates a gynecological surgery environment. A training feature is attached to at least one of the plurality of walls and base. The training feature includes at least one training element for simulating a laparoscopic surgery technique.

Abstract: A system for simulating a hysteroscopy procedure is disclosed. The system includes a base station adapted to communicate with a computer having a display monitor. A training box is connected to the base station, and includes a housing having a chamber positioned therein. The chamber simulates the shape of a uterine cavity and includes an opening for receiving an instrument. The instrument is adapted for insertion into the chamber for performing hysteroscopy evaluation exercises including targeting and polyp removal exercises.

Abstract: A system for simulating a hysteroscopy procedure is disclosed. The system includes a base station adapted to communicate with a computer having a display monitor. A training box is connected to the base station, and includes a housing having a chamber positioned therein. The chamber simulates the shape of a uterine cavity and includes an opening for receiving an instrument. The instrument is adapted for insertion into the chamber for performing hysteroscopy evaluation exercises including targeting and polyp removal exercises.

Abstract: In one aspect a laparoscopic training device is disclosed. The laparoscopic training device includes a base that forms a working surface. The laparoscopic training device includes a plurality of walls surrounding the base and defining an interior volume. The interior volume simulates a gynecological surgery environment. A training feature is attached to at least one of the plurality of walls and base. The training feature includes at least one training element for simulating a laparoscopic surgery technique.

Abstract: An orthodontic band (10) for placement on a molar tooth including a strip of flexible material (11), such as a stainless steel strip, having co-operating locking means (12, 13) located adjacent each end of the strip. Alternatively, the strip (6) may have an elongated tongue (62) formed at one end and slots (63, 64) for receiving the tongue at the other end. In use, the band is formed into a shape that will fit over a tooth and placed over the tooth. The band is then tightened to cause the band to closely fit to the tooth. An orthodontic cement is placed between the band and the tooth. The locking means (12, 13) on the band provides a frictional fit that may be sufficiently strong to hold the band in the desired configuration until the cement has set. Alternatively, the clamp may need to stay in place until the band and cement can provide a permanent set.