Abstract Aim We assessed laparoscopic simulators' efficacy in teaching surgical anatomy and enhancing surgical skills, offering insights into their role in shaping surgical education. Method 83 medical students and foundation year doctors were surveyed before and after a hands-on laparoscopic simulator session. Using a 5-point Likert scale, perceptions of the simulator's effectiveness in teaching surgical anatomy and the importance of laparoscopic simulator training for improving surgical skills were gauged. Attendees also rated the simulators’ effectiveness in providing information and exposure to Laparoscopic surgery. Scores underwent normality assessment via the Shapiro–Wilk test; a one-tailed T-test gauged statistical significance. Qualitative data was collected for deeper insights. Results Attendees exhibited a significant increase in belief in laparoscopic simulators as an effective means to learn surgical anatomy (mean before = 4.26, after = 4.49, p = 2.41 x 10-3). Agreement increased for the necessity of laparoscopic simulator training in medical education for improving surgical skills (mean pre-event = 4.36, after = 4.55, p = 3.31 x 10-3). Conclusions A notable surge in support for integrating laparoscopic simulators in medical education emerged, indicating a promising avenue for enhancing anatomical understanding in minimally invasive contexts. The positive shift underscores the increasing recognition of laparoscopic simulators as valuable tools for teaching surgical anatomy and skills. Future research should explore the impact of laparoscopic simulation training on long-term outcomes.