The Bangalore Endoscopic Surgery Training Institute and Research Center has been involved in a major research projects in association with Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in developing a virtual reality laparoscopic surgery training module. The Phase I of the project has been completed and the 1st module comprising of basic exercises done using a virtual reality is undergoing clinical trials. The Phase II of this project is a joint venture between B.E.S.T. Institute, DRDO and MIT of USA, which has started.

The B.E.S.T. Institute has also designed and developed several instruments and gadgets for both training and performing of laparoscopic surgeries along with many Indian manufacturers of Instruments.

The B.E.S.T. Institute and Research Center is currently involved with development of telemedicine’s and is conducting research and development of modules for telementoring laparoscopic surgeries.

Library with over 1000 operative videos, books, journals and internet facility for literature search.

State of the art conference room with connectivity to the operation theatres to watch live surgeries.

Inanimate lab for practical training.

A sophisticated Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Surgery Training Module, the kind of which is present in very few training centers all over the world