Khine Myo, Leung Edward, Morran Chris, Muthukumarasamy Giri
Department of Surgery, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, UK.
Clin Teach. 2011 Jun;8(2):118-21. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-498X.2011.00441.x.
Laparoscopic surgery has become increasingly popular in recent times. Laparoscopic skills and dexterity can be improved by using simulators. We provide a step-by-step guide with diagrams to build an individual homemade laparoscopic trainer box, which is easily available and affordable.
We collected the required material for our homemade trainer box from a local DIY shop and purchased a high-definition (HD) webcam online. We used a 12-litre plastic storage box and mounted the webcam inside the lid of the plastic box. The ultraslim energy-saving fluorescent light was mounted behind the webcam. Holes were made in the plastic lid and patched with circular pieces of Neoprene to accommodate the insertion of laparoscopic instruments.
The trainer box can be built in 3 hours. The trainer box weighs 1.2 kg with a light source, and is easily portable. It was demonstrated to a cohort of surgical trainees and they were very receptive, and liked the idea of an easy to assemble, low-cost trainer box with high-quality images.
Our homemade trainer box offers HD vision that can be viewed on a personal computer, and the webcam is adjustable so it gives hands-free stability. It is built with a lightweight plastic box so it can be easily carried around by a trainee. This simple, inexpensive, easy-to-build trainer box makes a perfect solution for individuals who want to practise basic laparoscopic skills at home or in the workplace.
近年来，腹腔镜手术越来越受欢迎。使用模拟器可以提高腹腔镜手术技能和操作灵活性。我们提供一份带图示的分步指南，以制作一个个人自制的腹腔镜训练箱，该训练箱易于获取且价格实惠。
我们从当地的手工用品店收集自制训练箱所需的材料，并在网上购买了一台高清（HD）网络摄像头。我们使用一个12升的塑料储物箱，将网络摄像头安装在塑料箱的盖子里面。超薄节能荧光灯安装在网络摄像头后面。在塑料盖子上打孔，并用氯丁橡胶圆形片修补，以方便腹腔镜器械插入。
训练箱可以在3小时内制作完成。训练箱连同光源重1.2千克，便于携带。我们向一群外科实习医生展示了该训练箱，他们反应良好，并且喜欢这种易于组装、低成本且图像质量高的训练箱的创意。
我们自制的训练箱提供高清视野，可在个人电脑上观看，并且网络摄像头可调节，因此具有免手持稳定性。它由轻质塑料箱制成，因此实习生可以轻松携带。这个简单、便宜、易于制作的训练箱为那些想在家中或工作场所练习基本腹腔镜技能的人提供了一个完美的解决方案。
