Homemade laparoscopic simulator

PURPOSE: To describe a guide for the construction of a laparoscopic training simulator. METHODS: Step-by-step description of an inexpensive and easy to assemble homemade laparoscopic training box, capable of simulating the laparoscopic environment in its peculiarities to enable technical skills trai...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Travassos, Thiago da Costa, Schneider-Monteiro, Edison Daniel, dos Santos, André Meirelles, Reis, Leonardo Oliveira
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Sociedade Brasileira para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Cirurgia 2019
Materias:
Technical Skill
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6907883/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31826149
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0102-865020190100000006
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Sumario:PURPOSE: To describe a guide for the construction of a laparoscopic training simulator. METHODS: Step-by-step description of an inexpensive and easy to assemble homemade laparoscopic training box, capable of simulating the laparoscopic environment in its peculiarities to enable technical skills training. RESULTS: The total cost of the materials for the construction of the simulator was US$ 75.00 (about R$ 250.00 “reais”) and it can be reduced to US$ 60.00 if the builder judges that there is no need for internal lighting. The use of real trocars imposes the same challenges as real surgeries regarding positioning, visibility and limitation of movements. CONCLUSION: The proposed economical and efficient alternative can contribute to the teaching and practice of laparoscopic surgical technique worldwide, benefiting surgeons and patients.

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