Porcine Abdominal Wall Simulator for Laparotomy Incision and Closure. (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khan, Sadaf; Cipriano, Cassie; Marks, Jeffrey M.; Schomisch, Steve J.
• Is Part Of: Surgical innovation. Volume 22:Number 4(2015:Aug.)
• Page Start: 426
• Page End: 431
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: simulation -- surgical education; Surgery, Operative -- Periodicals; Endoscopic surgery -- Periodicals; Laparoscopic surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive -- Periodicals; Diffusion of Innovation -- Periodicals; Chirurgie opératoire -- Périodiques; Chirurgie endoscopique -- Périodiques; Chirurgie laparoscopique -- Périodiques; 617.91
• DOI: 10.1177/1553350614556366
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1553-3506

Abstract

We describe an economical and simple abdominal wall model that provides a realistic experience for trainees as they develop the skills of creating an abdominal incision through the midline, followed by closure of the fascia and skin.