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Organic bench model to complement the teaching and learning on basic surgical skills.

Rafael Denadai¹, Luís Ricardo Martinhão Souto

¹Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Marilia University, Marilia, SP, Brazil. silva.rdp@hotmail.com.br

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This study introduces an organic bench model using fruits and vegetables to teach basic surgical skills. This low-cost, accessible method complements existing simulators for medical education.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Surgical Skills Training

Background:

Traditional surgical skills training relies on various simulators.
There is a need for cost-effective and accessible training alternatives.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose an organic bench model using fruits/vegetables.
To supplement existing simulators for basic surgical skills acquisition.

Main Methods:

Described training strategies using fruits/vegetables for incisions, sutures, biopsies, and reconstruction.
Delineated bench model preparation, skill acquisition, feedback, and evaluation processes.

Main Results:

Structured a teaching proposal using the organic model.
Training involves multiple sessions with progressive difficulty.
Integrated feedback and evaluation throughout the process.

Conclusions:

Organic models are simple, versatile, portable, reproducible, and readily available.
This low-cost option complements existing surgical skills simulators.
Enhances the teaching and learning of fundamental surgical techniques.