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Revolutionizing Medical Education:

Revolutionizing Medical Education: Fu jifilm Brings mikoto Colon Model at IA GES Training Programme

· mikoto Colon Model combines AI and sensors to redefine endoscopy educat ion with precision and confidence.

· The portable simulator offers advan ced, self-paced

learning with four difficulty levels.

Chennai, December 6, 2024: FUJIFILM India – a leader in medical technology proudly unveiled the groundbreaking mikoto Colon Model, a cutting-edge en doscopy simulation technology, during the prestigious Indian Association of G astrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES) Prof. Dr. B Krishna Rau Simulation Tra ining Programme, a hands-on endosco py workshop, in Chennai. Bring this in novation in India reinforces Fujifilm’s commitment to advancing medical ed ucation and improving patient outcom es.

 

The mikoto Colon Model is a state-of-t he-art medical training simulator des igned to revolutionize endoscopy edu cation. Compact and portable, it comb bines advanced sensor technology wit h artificial intelligence to provide reali stic feedback, evaluate procedures, an d score performance. With four levels of difficulty, it enables self-paced learn ing for practitioners of varying expert ise. This innovative simulator enhance s skills, builds confidence, and ensures greater precision in real-world applica tions, ultimately contributing to impro ved patient outcomes and advancing t he standards of endoscopic care.

Prof. Masashi Fujii, MD, Ph.D., CEO of R Zero Inc., Japan, highlighted the sign nificance of this innovation, stating: “The mikoto Colon Model represents a leap forward in medical training. By co mbining technology with education, it allows healthcare professionals to re fine their skills in a controlled, realisti istic environment, ensuring better pati ent outcomes.”

The mikoto Colon Model sets a new sta ndard in endoscopy training. This Stat
e-of-the-art, portable medical simulato r utilizes advanced sensors and artifici al intelligence to evaluate and score pr ocedures, offering four levels of difficu lty for self-guided learning.

Dr. Subhash Agarwal, President, IAGE S voiced – “IAGES Endoscopy board has been very active since 2016, under the guidance of Prof B. Krishna Rau, Dr. Ea swaramoorthy, Dr Satish Midha and Dr K.Govindaraj ,promoting the importan ce of endoscopy training for surgeons. Thanks to team IAGES Chennai 2024un der the leadership of Dr Zameer Pasha ,Dr T Sivakumar, Dr M.Kanagavel and Dr. Rajavel and their financial suppor t,now we are about to launch Prof BKR Simulation based training programs .”

Speaking at the event, Jumpei Toyoda, General Manager, FUJIFILM Healthcar e Asia Pacific, Endoscopy, stated – “Wit h mikoto Colon Model in India, Fujifil m reaffirms its commitment to deliver ing innovative healthcare solutions. T his technology empowers endoscopy p rofessionals to intensify their skills, p aving the way for improved diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities.”

The unveiling of the mikoto Colon Mod el marks a transformative moment in medical training, underscoring Fujifil ms dedication to advancing endoscopy education. By combining cutting-edge simulation technology with practical l earning, it empowers healthcare profe ssionals to enhance their skills and ac hieve better patient outcomes.

About FUJIFILM India:

FUJIFILM India Pvt. Ltd. Established in 2007 is a wholly owned subsidiary of F UJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo. FUJIFILM India is present in four busi ness segments – Healthcare, Electroni cs, Business Innovation and Imaging. With a vast portfolio of technologicall y advanced products, the company is i nvolved in the business of Healthcare, Endoscopy Systems, Photo Imaging So lutions, Electronic Imaging, Instant Ph oto System (Instax), Optical Devises, G raphic Communication Solutions, Mul tifunction Printers, Recording Media & Industrial Product.

For more inform ation please visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/in/en