ArticleActa cirurgica brasileira2019
Homemade laparoscopic simulator.
Article in Acta cirurgica brasileira, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- How I Do It: OpenTrainer, An Open-Source Laparoscopic Surgery Simulator With a Smartphone Endoscope.Journal of surgical education · 2026Article
- Assessing the educational value of laparoscopic radical nephrectomy videos on YouTube®: A comparative analysis of short versus long videos.Journal of minimal access surgery · 2025Article
- A 3D-Printed, High-Fidelity Pelvis Training Model: Cookbook Instructions and First Experience.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Construct Validity and Experience of Using a Low-cost Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Simulator.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2023Article
- Innovations in Urologic Surgical Training.Current urology reports · 2021Review
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Abstract
purposeTo describe a guide for the construction of a laparoscopic training simulator.
methodsStep-by-step description of an inexpensive and easy to assemble homemade laparoscopic training box, capable of simulating the laparoscopic environment in its peculiarities to enable technical skills training.
resultsThe total cost of the materials for the construction of the simulator was US$ 75.00 (about R$ 250.00 "reais") and it can be reduced to US$ 60.00 if the builder judges that there is no need for internal lighting. The use of real trocars imposes the same challenges as real surgeries regarding positioning, visibility and limitation of movements.
conclusionThe proposed economical and efficient alternative can contribute to the teaching and practice of laparoscopic surgical technique worldwide, benefiting surgeons and patients.
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