The most affordable laparoscopy simulator box

Ms. Sharadhi Channegowda1, Mr. Alexander Sefre2, Dr Prajwal Shetty3
(University Hospital Leicester1,3, University Hospital Northampton2)

Objective: To create a budget friendly
laparoscopic simulator at home

To create this box, you will
need:
• 10lt plastic box -3£
• Black colour paper-2£
• Plumber’s endoscope
camera/webcam HD
(1080px)- 20£
• Laptop/smart phone
• 5-10mm ports(Expired/
unused ports available in
hospitals.)

Method
• Cover the exterior of the plastic box
with black paper to eliminate glare.
• Mark the positions for three holes
on the box using a bottle cap as a
template, then carefully cut them out
with a craft knife and use the
5/10mm ports in it.
• Insert the camera into the central
port, then secure it firmly with tape if
needed.
• Connect the camera to a laptop,
following the product instructions and the box is ready for use.

Advantages
✓ Cost- effective.
✓ Improves hand eye co-ordination,
bimanual dexterity and fulcrum
effect.
✓ Improves confidence.
✓ Maintains work-life balance.
✓ Learn as your schedule permits

Acknowledging previous innovations, it is noted that and the box is ready for use.
similar boxes utilizing smartphones for illumination and
imaging, with iPads as displays, have been developed
previously, and references detailing these earlier
designs and their variations are available.
References:
• Travassos TDC, Schneider-Monteiro ED, Santos AMD, Reis LO. Homemade
laparoscopic simulator. Acta Cir Bras. 2019 Dec 9;34(10).
• van Duren B, van Boxel G. Use your phone to build a simple laparoscopic trainer. J
Minim Access Surg. 2014 Oct;10(4).
• Khine, M., Leung, E., Morran, C., & Muthukumarasamy, G. (2011). Homemade
laparoscopic simulators for surgical trainees. The Bulletin of the Royal College of
Surgeons of England, 93(5), 191–193.