7.32
2024-03-12
For institution users, the “Bookmarked” tab is now the second tab on “My Surgeries”.
For institution users, the “Credits” field of a video is no longer mandatory.
Bug fixes to optimize how videos and screen elements are displayed.
7.26
2023-10-25
Bug fixes and security improvements
7.25
2023-10-10
- Accessing the link in an Enterprise account invitation email opens the invitation in the app.
- Various fixes and improvements to the interface.
7.24
2023-09-27
App is now available in Danish, French, German and Italian.
7.23.2
2023-09-08
• Enterprise users now receive a notification when a period of automatic sharing is about to end.
7.22
2023-08-18
Bug fixes and performance improvements
7.21
2023-08-02
- Enterprise users now see a confirmation screen when sharing a video outside their institution, which provides information on what access the recipient would have.
- Minor visual improvement for the bottom navigation bar.
7.19
2023-06-27
- For Enterprise users, the Share option is no longer displayed on videos for which you have View-only permission.
- Fixed a bug where sharing was restricted under certain conditions.
7.18
2023-06-14
- Updated the positions of the search and notification icons.
- UI of Comments tab now displays translations in all supported languages.
- Improved visual display of the app in landscape mode on iPads.
- Fixed a bug affecting some requests for CPD points.
7.17
2023-05-30
• Fixed visual bugs affecting interface elements on some screens.
7.16
2023-05-12
Improved the CPD request form, so you can submit a request regardless of your healthcare licence format. You must still be practicing in a region that recognizes CPD activities from the Royal College of Surgeons of England to be eligible.
7.15
2023-04-25
For Enterprise users, when adding a note to a case you will now have to select an event type.
A rare crash has been fixed.
7.14.1
2023-04-18
Enterprise users can now:
• Share videos with users in other enterprise accounts.
• Identify users in your own enterprise account to share videos with by email address in addition to their name.
7.14
2023-04-17
Share videos, both automatically and individually, with users in other enterprise accounts.
Identify users in your own enterprise account to share videos with by email address in addition to their name.
7.13
2023-03-31
Touch Surgery Enterprise users can now access help documents and support from the app using our new messenger. Access it from the Profile screen and tap Help.
7.12
2023-03-14
Fixed a bug in flip book widgets of simulations
7.11
2023-02-23
Enterprise users can:
Accept invitations to groups within the app.
See eye or pencil icons on video thumbnails in “Shared with me”, which indicate permission level.
View tutorial videos under the “Touch Surgery Tutorials” tab.
7.4
2022-11-08
Fixed an issue causing text truncation in some languages.
Fixed visual bugs affecting interface elements on some screens.
7.3
2022-10-24
Multiple bug fixes and performance improvements
7.2
2022-10-17
You can now accept invitations to your institution on Touch Surgery Enterprise within the app.
Fixed a bug where videos would not rotate into landscape orientation on iOS 16.
Improved the speed of loading in simulations, now you will be waiting for the next step to load less often.
7.1
2022-09-28
Bug fixes for minor layout issues
7.0
2022-09-21
• The app has a new look and feel!
• Various interface improvements as part of the visual update.
6.69
2022-08-24
Bug fixes for minor layout issues and to reduce unexpected crashes
6.68
2022-08-01
Fixed a bug where long text was truncated in our simulation tests.
6.67
2022-07-19
Multiple bug fixes and performance improvements.
6.66
2022-07-07
• Multiple bug fixes and performance improvements.
6.65
2022-06-22
Logging in to the Touch Surgery app now uses a separate authentication page for increased security
6.64
2022-06-09
• You can now access the help pages through your profile screen if you have a subscription to Touch Surgery™ Enterprise.
• Fixed a bug that may have been preventing some users from opening the app.
6.63
2022-05-23
It is now easier to clear all the filters applied to the Library, making it faster to browse the Library and find the procedure you want.
6.62
2022-05-09
• Updated all email contact fields to send to rs.dshelp@medtronic.com.
6.61
2022-04-28
• Users authenticating via Doximity can now log out correctly.
• Fixed some bugs around the layout of the playback speed and subtitle menus on videos.
• Updated the tooltip to explain how automatic sharing works with permissions.
• Adjusted the profile pic image editor to ensure the full image is visible in landscape view.
6.59
2022-03-30
This release fixes some layout bugs for our Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish users. It also fixes some UI elements not appearing correctly when authenticating with Doximity.
6.58
2022-03-21
• Minor bug fixes to ensure visual consistency.
6.57
2022-03-09
We fixed an unusual crash where the app wouldn’t launch properly, in addition to several other performance improvements and visual bug fixes.
For some input boxes, your keyboard now has a Done button to dismiss the keyboard when you are finished.
Comments that have been edited are now marked “Edited” to help you discern which ones may have changed since being posted.
6.56
2022-02-23
- App is now available in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
- Added an animated carousel to the welcome screen.
- As a security measure, we now lock accounts for 30 minutes after six consecutive failed login attempts.
- Updated to a more descriptive error message if the above occurs.
- You can now edit comments you previously made.
- You can now link to timestamps in comments. If you type a time value, e.g. “1:12” in a comment, it becomes a tappable link that brings you to that part of the video.
6.55
2022-02-01
• Interface improvements on sharing screens to make them more intuitive when used.
• Minor bug fixes to ensure visual consistency.
6.54
2022-01-13
• You can now add comments to your own videos and videos shared with you. Use comments to share your thoughts, ideas and observations.
• When sharing a video, you can set permissions for other users. You can allow them to view only, or allow them to make changes to the workflow, annotations or assessment as well.
• When viewing a video, the time bar now displays where your phases start.
• Other assorted improvements to the video player to make it easier to use and understand.
6.53
2021-12-06
Fixed two bugs that may have delayed your loading times when starting the app or opening a video.
6.49
2021-10-11
Fixed a bug that may have been affecting subspecialty selections on your profile.
6.48
2021-09-27
• We have updated the feedback screen so you can give us more detailed feedback on the app. Tap ‘Send feedback’ to go to the new feedback form and tell us how we’re doing.
• We have fixed some bugs to ensure your video sharing works as expected.
6.29
2021-01-12
Fixed a bug where the subtitle popover would get stuck on videos, and made the procedure page more efficient with your data.
Remember, for select procedures, you can now request continuous professional development (CPD) credits with an in-app form. Those procedures now display a progress checklist of the activities you must complete to receive CPD credits. You can access and submit your CPD request form in the progress checklist screen.
Please note that you must be a licensed professional within a country that recognizes CPD activities from the Royal College of Surgeons of England to be eligible for CPD credits.
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6.28
2021-01-04
The latest update of the Touch Surgery app contains multiple bug fixes and performance improvements. Love our app? Don’t forget to rate us!
6.27
2020-12-02
You can now use your Google account to sign in.
For select procedures, you can now request continuous professional development (CPD) credits with an in-app form. Those procedures now display a progress checklist of the activities you must complete to receive CPD credits. You can access and submit your CPD request form in the progress checklist screen.
Please note that you must be a licensed professional within a country that recognizes CPD activities from the Royal College of Surgeons of England to be eligible for CPD credits.
6.26
2020-11-12
We fixed a couple of bugs, including one where we couldn’t report invalid e-mail addresses correctly when creating an account.
6.25
2020-11-02
The latest update of the Touch Surgery app contains multiple bug fixes and performance improvements. Love our app? Don't forget to rate us!
6.24
2020-10-19
The latest update of the Touch Surgery app contains multiple bug fixes and performance improvements. Love our app? Don't forget to rate us!
6.23
2020-10-05
New users can express surgical interests during the signup. Bug fixes and security improvements.
6.22
2020-09-23
• Searching is now smarter - you can find procedures by typing only parts of the name. For example, if you search for Lap Chole it will find all of our Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy procedures.
• Bug fixes and security improvements.
6.21
2020-09-03
- Allow users to create an account using Sign in with Apple or Doximity.
- Bug fixes and security improvements.
6.19
2020-08-06
The Touch Surgery app is now more secure behind the scenes, and a bug was fixed where some images would fail to load.
6.18
2020-07-08
Bug fixes.
6.17
2020-06-22
- You can send us your feedbacks after finishing a test phase.
- Added support to show subtitles in videos.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.
6.16
2020-06-17
• New feature: You can now adjust the playback speed of a video - choosing to play it slower or faster
• Next video is now automatically played when you are going through a curriculum
• Small fixes and improvements to the UI layout
6.15
2020-06-08
The app opens faster and we fixed some crashes. In the last release, skipping backwards and forwards in videos was added.
6.14
2020-05-01
Touch Surgery users can now skip backwards and forwards in videos. We’ve also improved the interactive text widget in simulations, along with other fixes and improvements.
6.13
2020-04-08
In this release you can now tap on the simulation header to begin learning. The Library tab has been renamed to Search, and defaults to the list of procedures rather than specialities. Also, a bug has been fixed when viewing videos where long notes in the workflow were cut off.
In the previous release, support for COVID-19 training material was added with Curricula of videos and training simulations.
The previous release also fixed our videos and simulations interrupting any other audio you have playing in the background.
6.12
2020-04-02
This release supports our COVID-19 training material by adding Curricula of videos and training simulations.
This release also fixes our videos and simulations interrupting any other audio you have playing in the background.
6.11
2020-03-18
Bug fixes.
6.9
2020-02-25
We consolidated the notifications when downloading all phases of a procedure, and while we were at it we fixed some bugs
6.8
2020-01-20
You can track your progress through a Procedure using the new Certificate button when looking at a Procedure.
Also, we added a few highlighted states to some buttons, fixed some bugs, and made sure you can see the details of the video you were watching when it finishes playing.
6.7.1
2019-12-17
Videos play automatically when they are loaded, and we fixed a crash.
6.7
2019-12-11
We've been working on making sure Touch Surgery is bug free, including fixing a crash when submitting test scores.
6.6.1
2019-12-05
• You can now download all phases of a procedure in one go - use the “Download all” button
• Your choice of “Sort by” option in the procedures list will now be remembered when returning to the app
• Fixed a bug related to the scoring of tests
• Fixed a crash when completing some assessments
6.6
2019-12-03
• You can now download all phases of a procedure in one go - use the “Download all” button
• Your choice of “Sort by” option in the procedures list will now be remembered when returning to the app
• Fixed a bug related to the scoring of tests
6.5.1
2019-11-13
Fixed a bug where some tests would not progress past the first step if it didn't have a question.
6.5
2019-11-08
Welcome to Touch Surgery 6.5. You can now resume individual learn phases in surgical simulations.
6.4
2019-10-18
• You can now find what you're looking for more easily by filtering the library by bookmarks, downloads, type and more
• Sort the library by publish date, popularity and title
• Receive push notifications when a new procedure is published in your specialty or is assigned to you
• Updated settings page
6.3
2019-10-01
You can now share simulations and videos with others
6.2
2019-09-18
You can bookmark Procedures and Videos so that you can find them more easily.
We now show you the Simulation navigation tutorials more frequently, to remind you how to get to the information you need quickly.
Fixed a bug where the video controls would get in the way some times.
6.1
2019-09-04
• Fixed a bug which caused procedures to hang for some users
• See your best score when you complete a test
• Content type labels in the library
• Verify yourself as a medical professional using Doximity (US users only currently)
• Support for bold and italic within text boxes
• Fixed app crashes
6.0
2019-08-16
• Improved animation on interactions in simulations
• Introducing Premium procedures: while the majority of our content remains free for all, selected procedures are now available as in app purchases.
5.22
2019-07-31
Touch Surgery Professional to allows you to view your uploaded videos and their analytics
5.21
2019-07-18
Bug fixing
5.20.1
2019-07-16
You can now see video annotations when in full screen mode
5.20
2019-07-10
You can now see video annotations when in full screen mode
5.19
2019-06-28
• Improvements to overview screens
• Bug fixing
5.18
2019-06-08
* Improvements to viewing procedures when you're offline
* Bug fixing
5.17.1
2019-06-01
• Clear your app cache, including downloading phases, from the Settings menu
• Keep track of your progress within a procedure by seeing your best score for each phase
• New look and feel for procedure and video pages
• View the overview and key instruments for procedures you've downloaded when offline
5.17
2019-05-29
• Clear your app cache, including downloading phases, from the Settings menu
• Keep track of your progress within a procedure by seeing your best score for each phase
• New look and feel for procedure and video pages
• View the overview and key instruments for procedures you've downloaded when offline
5.16
2019-05-15
Bug fixes and under-the-hood optimizations.
5.15
2019-05-07
• We've created a new home screen, where you can find content relevant to you and your specialty.
• Crash fixes.
5.14
2019-04-20
Stability and performance improvements.
5.13
2019-04-03
5.13
• Fixed issues with offline mode
• Added step number during phases, so you can track where you are in the procedure more easily
• Fixed some bugs happening during simulations
5.12.1
2019-02-22
Fixed a crash some users encountered
5.12
2019-02-13
• Offline mode: Download procedures in advance and learn from anywhere, even without an internet connection.
• Bug fixing
5.11
2019-01-24
• Faster loading times for procedure details
• Sensitivity improvements for mid-simulation interactivity
5.10
2018-12-31
– Performance improvements to the Procedure overview
– Usability improvements to the Simulation
– Performance improvements to networking
5.9
2018-12-03
Bug fixing and performance improvements
5.8.0
2018-11-14
• Reduced loading times when opening the app and opening procedures
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
5.7.1
2018-11-02
You can now open links from our marketing emails directly to the app.
5.7
2018-10-27
• Easily access the next phase of a procedure when completing a test
• Bug fixing and performance improvements
5.6
2018-10-15
• You can now easily access the test and the next phase when finishing learning a phase
• Use a two finger swipe to quickly switch between objectives within a phase
• Bug fixing and performance improvements
5.5
2018-09-27
Bug fixing and performance improvements
5.4.1
2018-09-07
• You can now edit your profile
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Fixed a crash on launch for a small number of users in version 5.4
5.4
2018-09-04
• You can now edit your profile
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
5.3.5
2018-08-10
Fixed a bug where some Simulations would not load.