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  • Surgical Education

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  • Transtympanic grommet placement is a common otologic outpatient procedure.
  • It serves as a foundational surgical skill for junior residents.
  • Mastery requires extensive practice and skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel, homemade training model for grommet placement.
  • To provide a risk-free simulation for surgical skill acquisition.

Main Methods:

  • A training model was constructed using a wooden base, syringe, and latex sheet.
  • The latex sheet simulated the tympanic membrane for practice.

Main Results:

  • The model is inexpensive and simple to assemble.
  • It offers a practical, risk-free method for simulating ear tube placement.
  • The technique is reproducible, facilitating skill development for physicians.

Conclusions:

  • The Vigo grommet trainer is an effective tool for surgical simulation.
  • It aids in acquiring and refining skills for operating theater procedures.
  • While not a perfect replication, it provides valuable practice for surgeons.