Design and development of a laparoscopic gastrostomy tube placement simulator
Hawkinson, E.K.; Davis, L.M.; Barsness, K.A.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 196: 155-158
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1879-8365 PMID: 24732498 Document Number: 671950
Laparoscopic gastrostomy tube placement is a common surgical procedure performed in infants. There are currently no commercially available simulation tools for pediatric surgeons to use for surgical training and practice purposes. We have created a low cost and reusable laparoscopic gastrostomy tube placement model for use in pediatric surgical education.