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  • 1Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK. m.alfa-wali@imperial.ac.uk

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This study introduces a new, inexpensive home laparoscopic trainer made from recycled materials. The device helps surgical trainees practice essential skills safely and effectively, promoting accessibility in medical education.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Education
  • Medical Device Design
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic surgery is increasingly the primary surgical technique.
  • Surgical trainees require safe practice environments for developing laparoscopic skills.
  • Existing training methods may be costly or inaccessible.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate a novel, low-cost home laparoscopic trainer.
  • To utilize recycled and reusable materials for accessibility and sustainability.
  • To provide a safe and effective practice tool for surgical trainees.

Main Methods:

  • The trainer was constructed using a mobile phone, torch, and shoe box.
  • Fifteen surgical trainees with varying experience levels participated.

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  • Feedback was collected via a Likert scale questionnaire.

    • Main Results:

    • The device is easy to assemble and reuse with readily available materials.
    • All participating trainees found the trainer user-friendly.
    • The device was effective in practicing hand-eye coordination for laparoscopic skills.

    Conclusions:

    • A simple, low-cost laparoscopic trainer was developed.
    • The trainer enables safe practice of surgical skills in a home environment.
    • This recyclable, accessible design is valuable for low-resource settings.