Sock Laparoscopy: Very Low-Fidelity Simulation to Develop Advanced Skills

Abstract

Study Objective Demonstrate the construction and use of very low-fidelity simulation to practice advanced laparoscopic skills in gynecologic surgery. Design Educational demonstration using affordable materials and a basic laparoscopic box trainer. Setting N/A Patients or Participants N/A Interventions N/A Measurements and Main Results N/A Conclusion Laparoscopic surgical training is an important aspect of OB/GYN residency and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery is now required. A laparoscopic box trainer provides a platform for practicing basic and advanced laparoscopic skills. Very low-fidelity models can be quickly created using inexpensive material to simulate more advanced skills such as vaginal cuff closure, cystotomy repair, myomectomy closure with baseball stitch of the serosa, bowel serosa repair, ovarian cystectomy, and peritoneal biopsy.