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Insufflatable Modular Abdominal Simulation Environment (MASE) for Surgical Training Simulation.

Olufemi Oladokun¹, Kent K Yamamoto^1,2, Danyi Chen²

¹Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.

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|May 8, 2026

Summary

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A novel modular abdominal simulation environment (MASE) offers high-fidelity training for laparoscopic and robotic surgery. This reusable model accurately replicates pneumoperitoneum and supports essential surgical skills assessment.

Keywords:

general surgery robotic surgery simulation surgical education

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Area of Science:

Surgical Simulation
Medical Device Development
Anatomical Modeling

Background:

Laparoscopic surgery demands precision and anatomical knowledge.
Current training models lack sufficient fidelity for complex procedures.
A need exists for advanced simulation tools to enhance surgical competence.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce a novel modular abdominal simulation environment (MASE).
Evaluate MASE's capability for laparoscopic and robotic surgery training and assessment.
Assess the model's anatomical accuracy, reusability, and insufflation performance.

Main Methods:

3D printing of patient-specific pelvic and spinal CT scans.
Development of a mechanically sealed, air-tight silicone skin covering.
Testing insufflation capability via Veress needle to simulate pneumoperitoneum.

Main Results:

MASE demonstrates anatomical accuracy, life-size scale, and reusability.
Insufflation increased model height by 108%, enabling port placement and visualization.
The platform successfully supported Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) tasks.

Conclusions:

MASE provides a high-fidelity, versatile simulation platform for surgical training.
The model effectively recreates pneumoperitoneum for realistic surgical simulation.
Further development aims to enhance realism and validate its use in resident training.