Laboratory for Surgical Advancement
Resident, Fellow and Faculty Wet Lab
Practicing
surgical skills is a critical component of resident training. At the
University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology, Residents, Fellows,
and Faculty have access to a state-of-the-art wet lab, completed in 2015
as part of a major building expansion. The lab offers ample opportunity
to practice and hone different surgical techniques. The wet lab is also
available to our translational research faculty members who are focused
on the accelerated development of novel techniques and devices for the
treatment of various ophthalmic diseases.
The Laboratory for Surgical Advancement is equipped with:
- A KITARO surgical simulation system
- Three late-model phacoemulsification machines
- A CONSTELLATION vitrectomy machine
- Four suturing stations
- Dedicated microscope for viewing of pathology slides
- Surgical instrument kit for each resident
- Flat screen monitor for demonstration of procedures and a camera for broadcasting to larger audiences
- Four operating microscopes, including video cameras that allow residents, fellows, and faculty to record and review surgeries and techniques
- Two computer stations for viewing instructional videos and accessing literature and other resources
Reserve Time to use the Wet Lab
The wet lab is available to all residents, fellows and faculty of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado.
The Wet Lab Reservations Calendar can be found by logging into your CU email account, selecting Calendar, and scrolling down to Other calendars, under the Ophth Wet Lab calendar tab.
If you cannot access this calendar by following these steps, please contact Dr. Pantcheva.