When it comes to OB/GYN training, there’s no substitute for hands-on practice. In 2025, there are numerous technologies available for medical students and professionals to practice surgical simulation. From VR to AI-powered simulators and physical models, each option offers different strengths and limitations. Some excel in realism but lack variety, while others offer variety but fall short on tactile feedback.
That’s where the Miya Model by Miyazaki Enterprises stands out. Designed with high-fidelity anatomy, surgical access, and tactile feedback, the Miya Model enables medical students, residents, and educators to master essential and advanced gynecological procedures with confidence.
There are numerous highly valuable practices and procedures you can simulate using the Miya Model. Here are just 10 worth highlighting:
Endometrial Biopsy
Trainees can practice obtaining endometrial tissue safely on the Miya Model’s lifelike uterine cavity. By filling the hollow uterus with gel or similar material, learners feel realistic resistance while inserting biopsy instruments, mimicking real tissue. The model explicitly supports endometrial sampling. This hands-on practice is valuable for diagnosing abnormal bleeding or infertility without patient risk.
Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Performing a safe D&C is critical for managing miscarriages or abnormal uterine bleeding. The Miya Model allows students to simulate cervical dilation and suction curettage. Official training tips even suggest narrowing the cervical os with a rubber band to mimic real anatomy. Regular D&C practice using the Miya Model improves familiarity with curette manipulation and reinforces confidence before real procedures.
Measuring Cervical Length
Measuring cervical length by ultrasound or physical exam is an important but under-taught skill for preventing preterm birth. The Miya Model simulates this exam by creating realistic resistance around the cervix. Learners can create true-to-life resistance by placing rubber bands around the cervix, helping them refine tactile techniques in a risk-free setting.
Colposcopy and Cervical Biopsy
Colposcopic assessment and biopsy are essential for evaluating abnormal Pap results. The Miya Model includes a cervix that can be marked and examined under magnification. Educators can simulate pathology using a marking pen, allowing trainees to practice navigating the colposcope and performing targeted biopsies.
Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy with Electrocautery and Resection
Both diagnostic inspection and operative resection hysteroscopies can be practiced using the Miya Model. Trainees can insert scopes and resect simulated tissue. One training tip includes using small meat strips to simulate fibroids or polyps for removal with electrocautery or a MyoSure device. This builds hand-eye coordination and familiarity with hysteroscopic instruments.
Midurethral Sling Procedures
The Miya Model supports various sling placements under the vagina, including Retropubic (“bottom-up” or “top-down”) and Transobturator (“inside-out” or “outside-in”) approaches. It features full-thickness vaginal dissection just like a live case. The force metrics of piercing through the Urogenital diaphragm and Obturator membrane are also similar to human tissue. These procedures are essential for treating stress urinary incontinence. The Miya Model App also offers guided video tutorials for sling surgeries.
Altis® Single-Incision Sling
The newer Altis sling, which uses a single vaginal incision, can be rehearsed on the Miya Model. It has a unique trocar curve and placement through the obturator membrane. The model allows learners to feel the “pop” as the sling anchors through tissues. Training materials highlight technique differences so students better understand this specialized sling.
Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation
Used in niche prolapse repair, sacrospinous ligament fixation can be simulated using the Miya Model. It includes a replaceable ligament with realistic texture, allowing trainees to feel the characteristic “pop” when placing sutures. The system supports bilateral suturing, giving learners the ability to practice this difficult but important procedure.
Full-Thickness Vaginal Wall Dissection (Colporrhaphy)
Anterior and posterior colporrhaphy repairs require full-thickness vaginal fascia dissection. The Miya Model includes a true endopelvic fascia layer anchored to pelvic sidewalls, creating realistic dissection planes. Learners can perform full-thickness incisions and repairs, gaining skills often overlooked in OB/GYN training.
Uterine Morcellation
Uterine morcellation, often part of hysterectomy or fibroid removal, is supported by the Miya Model. Students can practice safely fragmenting and removing a simulated uterus through the vaginal canal. This repeated practice prepares them for handling large uteri during vaginal hysterectomy and teaches safe tissue management.
Ready to Take Your Training Further with the Miya Model?
Each of these procedures is underrecognized in standard OB/GYN training. Practicing them on the Miya Model gives residents and students hands-on experience with realistic anatomy and tactile feedback. Many of these techniques, including slings and vaginal hysterectomy, are also supported by guided tutorials in the free Miya Model App.
By incorporating these advanced modules, simulation programs can elevate their OB/GYN curricula and ensure learners are OR-ready for a wide range of vaginal procedures.
For more information about the Miya Model, please feel free to contact Miyazaki Enterprises.
