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Mixed Reality Patient Consent

The Future of
Informed Consent
is Immersive

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

81%
Patients favour VR
for future procedures
7
Languages
supported
6+
Peer reviewed
publications
Mixed reality patient consent in clinic
Flagship Module

Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Southampton University Hospital
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Why Surgassists

The Only VR & AR Patient Consent Product on the Market

Researched and developed by medical experts with proven clinical outcomes, built in direct collaboration with NHS consultant surgeons.

Multilingual

Available in 7 languages including Spanish, Italian, Polish, Punjabi, English, Romanian, and Arabic.

2 to 5 Minute Sessions

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

Market Leading

The only VR and AR patient consent product on the market, developed by medical experts.

Evidence Based Research

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

Enhanced Understanding

Life-size anatomical structures in an immersive environment that significantly improves comprehension.

Improved Outcomes

Better informed patients make better decisions, leading to improved compliance and satisfaction.

3D anatomical model
Research Collaboration

We work directly with consultant surgeons and academic partners

Currently operating in the UK and Europe, Surgassists collaborates with leading NHS hospitals and academic institutions to produce evidence-based mixed reality content for patient consent.

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Surgical Specialties

Procedural Pathways

Immersive consent modules developed in direct collaboration with consultant surgeons across four specialties.

Urology

Urology

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

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Gynaecology

Gynaecology

Gynaecological procedures focusing on minimally invasive and pelvic surgery patient consent.

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Coloproctology

Coloproctology

Expansion into colorectal surgical pathways in active clinical collaboration.

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General Surgery

General Surgery

Expanding into general surgical pathways through ongoing clinical collaboration.

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Publications

Explore Research Publications

View our library of peer reviewed research led by Professor Bhaskar Somani.

01
Enhanced consent and patient counselling using virtual reality (VR) glasses for patients undergoing shockwave lithotripsy (SWL)
Bamerni D, Tear L, Davis T, Reynolds P, Pietropaolo A, Somani B
02
Investigating the use of Virtual Reality (VR) to provide enhanced consent and support patient counselling for Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL)
Bracey S, Reynolds P, Pietropaolo A, Bamerni D, Tear L, Davis T, Frascheri M, Somani B
03
Role of virtual reality in enhanced consent for endourological procedures: Clinician and patient perspective
Somani B, Reynolds P
04
Improving Patient Information and Enhanced Consent in Urology: The Impact of Simulation and Multimedia Tools
Nedbal C, Juliebo-Jones P, Rogers E, N'Dow J, Ribal M, Rassweiler J, Liatsikos E, Van Poppel H, Somani BK
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Our Team

The People Behind Surgassists

Phoebe CJ Reynolds LinkedIn

Phoebe CJ Reynolds (MA)

Founder / Developer

Professor Bhaskar Somani LinkedIn

Professor Bhaskar Somani

Consultant Urologist

Surgassists Story

Founded in 2024, with the mission to create accessible patient education through immersive mixed reality technology.

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Researchers

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

Dr Amelia Pietropaolo

Dr Amelia Pietropaolo

Consultant Urologist
Southampton University Hospital

Mrs Loretta Tear

Mrs Loretta Tear

Specialist Stone Nurse
Southampton University Hospital

Mr Sameer Umranikar

Mr Sameer Umranikar

Consultant Gynaecologist
Princess Anne Hospital

Mr Oudai Ali

Mr Oudai Ali

Consultant Gynaecologist
Epsom & St Helier Hospital

Mrs Tanya Davis

Mrs Tanya Davis

Specialist Stone Nurse
Southampton University Hospital

Dara Bamerni

Dara Bamerni

BM5 Y3 Medical Student
Southampton University Hospital

Arianna Pischetola

Arianna Pischetola

Medical Student
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico

Florencia Frascheri

Florencia Frascheri

Clinical Research Fellow
Southampton University Hospital

Solomon Bracey

Solomon Bracey

Medical Student
Southampton University Hospital

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