Surgical training model for laparoscopic procedures
First Claim
1. A surgical training device, comprising:
- a simulated vaginal cuff including;
an elongate first simulated tissue made of flexible material and having an outer surface and an inner surface;
the inner surface defining a first lumen interconnecting an opening at a distal end and an opening at a proximal end;
an elongate second simulated tissue made of flexible material and having an outer surface and an inner surface;
the inner surface defining a second lumen interconnecting with an opening at a distal end and an opening at a proximal end;
wherein the first simulated tissue is disposed concentrically inside the second simulated tissue;
a support configured to support the simulated vaginal cuff;
the support including;
a base having an upper surface and a lower surface;
a holder having a proximal end and a distal end; and
a connector having a proximal end and a distal end;
the proximal end of the connector being connected to the upper surface of the base and extending upwardly from the base; and
the distal end of the connector being connected to the proximal end of the holder;
wherein the connector is an elongate arm;
wherein the holder is inserted into the first lumen to connect the holder to the simulated vaginal cuff such that the distal end of the first simulated tissue is distal to the distal end of the holder by a length defining a first overhanging portion of the first simulated tissue;
the first overhanging portion maintaining the opening at the distal end when connected to the holder and being compressible to close the distal opening; and
wherein the second simulated tissue is connected to the holder such that the distal end of the second simulated tissue is distal to the distal end of the holder by a length defining a second overhanging portion of the second simulated tissue;
the second overhanging portion maintaining the opening at the distal end when connected to the holder and being compressible to close the distal opening.
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Abstract
A surgical training model that includes a simulated tissue having a tubular shape that is connected to a tissue holder is provided. A portion of the simulated tissue overhangs the distal end of the tissue holder to simulate a cuff-like entry to the vaginal vault or resected intestine suitable for practicing laparoscopic closure of the vaginal vault, intestine or other organ via suturing or stapling. Two concentric tubular structures are also arranged over the same tissue holder. A second model includes two portions of simulated tissue that are held by two holders such that the simulated tissues are adjacent making the model suitable for practicing different types of anastomosis procedures. A third model includes two holders with a single or double tubular simulated tissue structure connected to and spanning a gap between the holders. The model isolates the step of closing a cylindrical opening for the purpose of repeated practice.
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10 Claims
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1. A surgical training device, comprising:
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a simulated vaginal cuff including; an elongate first simulated tissue made of flexible material and having an outer surface and an inner surface;
the inner surface defining a first lumen interconnecting an opening at a distal end and an opening at a proximal end;an elongate second simulated tissue made of flexible material and having an outer surface and an inner surface;
the inner surface defining a second lumen interconnecting with an opening at a distal end and an opening at a proximal end;wherein the first simulated tissue is disposed concentrically inside the second simulated tissue; a support configured to support the simulated vaginal cuff;
the support including;a base having an upper surface and a lower surface; a holder having a proximal end and a distal end; and a connector having a proximal end and a distal end;
the proximal end of the connector being connected to the upper surface of the base and extending upwardly from the base; and
the distal end of the connector being connected to the proximal end of the holder;
wherein the connector is an elongate arm;wherein the holder is inserted into the first lumen to connect the holder to the simulated vaginal cuff such that the distal end of the first simulated tissue is distal to the distal end of the holder by a length defining a first overhanging portion of the first simulated tissue;
the first overhanging portion maintaining the opening at the distal end when connected to the holder and being compressible to close the distal opening; andwherein the second simulated tissue is connected to the holder such that the distal end of the second simulated tissue is distal to the distal end of the holder by a length defining a second overhanging portion of the second simulated tissue;
the second overhanging portion maintaining the opening at the distal end when connected to the holder and being compressible to close the distal opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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