A stoma jig for surgical craft workshops

Area of Science:

• Surgical simulation
• Medical device engineering
• Gastrointestinal surgery training

Background:

• Surgical training requires realistic anatomical models.
• Current simulation methods may lack fidelity for abdominal procedures.
• Practicing complex gastrointestinal surgeries is crucial for skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a new surgical jig designed to simulate the abdominal cavity and wall.
• To evaluate the jig's utility in practicing specific gastrointestinal surgical techniques.

Main Methods:

• Development of a novel jig replicating abdominal anatomy.
• Utilizing the jig to practice defunctioning colostomy and colostomy closure.
• Practicing end colostomy and ileostomy techniques on the simulated model.
• Performing mass or layered closure of simulated abdominal incisions.

Main Results:

• The jig successfully simulates key aspects of the abdominal cavity and wall.
• The device facilitates practice of defunctioning colostomy, colostomy closure, end colostomy, and ileostomy.
• The jig is suitable for practicing abdominal incision closure techniques.

Conclusions:

• The described surgical jig offers a valuable tool for training gastrointestinal surgical procedures.
• This simulation device enhances the ability to practice critical abdominal surgery techniques.
• The jig provides a realistic platform for surgical skill acquisition in a simulated environment.