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Mixed Reality 
Enhanced Patient Consent

Consultant-led, research-validated immersive technology designed to improve patient understanding, support shared decision-making, and standardise consent across surgical pathways

surgassists patient consent using virtual reality for pain reduction
surgassists augmented reality on the iphone for at home consent

Multilingual

Available in 7 languages including Spanish, Italian, Polish, Punjabi, English, Romanian, and Arabic to break down language barriers and ensure universal accessibility

2-5 Minute Sessions

Each procedural video is no longer than 5 minutes. Designed to be watched in Clinic and / or at home

Market Leading

The only VR and AR patient consent product on the market, researched and developed by medical experts with proven clinical outcomes

Evidence Based Research

Developed in collaboration with NHS Hospitals. Research started in 2024 led by Professor Bhaskar Somani

Enhanced Understanding

Immersive environment, life-size anatomical structures and realistic environment created significantly improving patient understanding

Improved Outcomes

Better informed patients make better decisions, leading to improved treatment compliance, reduced complications, and higher satisfaction rates

patient in clinic using surgassists

Research Collaboration

We work directly with consultant surgeons and academic partners. Currently in UK and Europe

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Our approach remains clinical collaboration. Expansion into general surgical pathways is in discussion

Our approach remains clinical collaboration. Expansion into general surgical pathways is in discussion

Gynaecological procedures have been developed, focusing on minimally invasive and pelvic surgery

Advanced procedural guides across urology, supporting minimally invasive and complex operative workflows

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Enhanced consent and patient counselling using virtual reality (VR) glasses for patient undergoing shockwave lithotripsy (SWL): Prospective outcomes from a university teaching hospital

Dara Bamerni, Loretta Tear, Tanya Davis, Phoebe Reynolds, Amelia Pietropaolo, Bhaskar Somani

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Investigating the use of Virtual Reality (VR) to provide enhanced consent and support patient counselling for Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL)

Bracey, Solomon; Reynolds, Phoebe; Pietropaolo, Amelia ; Bamerni, Dara; Tear, Loretta; Davis, Tanya; Frascheri, Maria; Somani, Bhaskar 

Role of virtual reality in enhanced consent for endourological procedures: Clinician and patient perspective – Analysis from EAU Endourology

Bhaskar Somani, Phoebe Reynolds

Improving Patient Information and Enhanced Consent in Urology: The Impact of Simulation and Multimedia Tools. A Systematic Literature Review from the European Association of Urology Patient Office

Carlotta NedbalPatrick Juliebø-JonesEamonn RogersJames N'DowMaria RibalJens RassweilerEvangelos LiatsikosHein Van PoppelBhaskar Kumar Somani 

Comprehensive consent in urology using decision aids, leaflets, videos and newer technologies: empowering patient choice and shared decision-making

Carlotta NedbalNithesh NaikNiall DavisSanjeev MadaanTheodoros TokasGiovanni Cacciamani, Eugenio VentimigliaRobert M GeraghtyDmitry EnikeevBhaskar K Somani

Urology Malpractice Litigation and Complaints Referred to the General Medical Council: A UK-based analysis of Trends, Demographics, and Outcomes over the Last Two Decades

Abhinav TiwariJenni Lane, Bhaskar K Somani

phoebe reynolds founder of surgassists

Phoebe CJ Reynolds (MA)

Founder / Developer

Professor Bhaskar Somani head of research

Professor Bhaskar Somani

Consultant Urologist

Surgasissts Story

Founded in 2024, with the mission to create accessible patient education

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Meet Our Research Experts

Led by Professor Bhaskar Somani, Research started at Southampton University Hospital, UK

Amelia Pietropaolo research expert for surgassists

Dr Amelia Pietropaolo

Consultant Urologist

Southampton University Hospital

tanya davis urologist nurse stone specialist

Mrs Tanya Davis

Specialist Stone Nurse

Southampton University Hospital

loretta tear, nurse stone specialist

Mrs Loretta Tear

Specialist Stone Nurse

Southampton University Hospital

Mr Sameer Umranikar research expert for surgassists

Mr Sameer Umranikar

Consultant Gynaecologist

Princess Anne Hospital

Dara Bameri research expert for surgassists

Dara Bamerni

BM5 Y3 Medical Student

Southampton University Hospital

Arianna Amelia research expert for surgassists
Medical Student

Southampton University Hospital

Flor research expert for surgassists

Florencia Frascheri

Clinical Research Fellow

Southampton University Hospital

Solomon Bracey research expert for surgassists

Solomon Bracey

Medical Student

Southampton University Hospital

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