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An innovative trainer for surgical procedures using animal organs.
M Waseda1, N Inaki, L Mailaender
1Section for Minimally Invasive Surgery, University Hospital Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.
Summary
This study introduces an innovative surgical trainer using animal organs for realistic minimally invasive surgery practice. It enables surgeons to rapidly acquire skills in various complex procedures.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Education
- Medical Simulation
Background:
- Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) training requires realistic simulation.
- Traditional phantom trainers have limitations in replicating human abdominal anatomy and procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate an innovative surgical trainer for MIS procedures.
- To provide a realistic, cost-effective training tool for surgeons.
Main Methods:
- Development of a human-body-form trainer with gas insufflation capabilities.
- Integration of slaughterhouse-sourced animal organs for anatomical realism.
- Surgeons practiced procedures like laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, fundoplication, colon resection, and transanal endoscopic microsurgery.
Main Results:
- The trainer successfully simulated various complex MIS procedures.
- Surgeons could achieve a significant training effect in a short period.
- The trainer utilizes readily available animal organs for cost-effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- The novel trainer offers a realistic and efficient platform for MIS skill acquisition.
- This approach enhances surgical training by mimicking human anatomy and allowing practice of diverse operations.
- The training center has a strong track record, having trained nearly 3000 surgeons since 1990.