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New Indian Journal of Surgery 15(2):p 63-65, April - June 2024 2024. | DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.15224.2
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Endotrainer
Sadashiv v Patil, Dharmraj Biradar, Edunoori Prashanth, Nikhilesh
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New Indian Journal of Surgery 15(2):p 63-65, April - June 2024 2024. | DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.15224.2
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Patil SV, Biradar D, Prashanth E. Endotrainer. New Indian J Surg. 2024;15(2):63-65.Timeline
Received : March 26, 2024
Accepted : May 31, 2024
Published : June 29, 2024
Abstract
Introduction: To improve the psychomotor skills and dexterity of a budding surgeon endotrainer exercises are essential. Several endo trainer of varying shape and functionality are available in the market, but are very costly, in a quest to find a cost effective alternative the visual system can be forgone by making the roof and sides transparent. Materials and Methods: This article entails the components involved in developing the indigenous transparent endotrainer using acrylic material in Dept of General surgery, Sapthagiri Medical College, Bangalore in 2024. Results: Conventional endotrainer are non transparent, which necessitates the need for a visual system, this endotrainer does not require a Monitor and web cam by making the roof transparent, ensuring hand eye coordination is maintained. Offering a 3 Dimensional vision without the requirement of an energy source. Conclusion: The present endotrainer is transparent on two sides and without a visual system, does not require an energy source, easily portable and cost effective especially for young budding surgeons.
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Patil SV, Biradar D, Prashanth E. Endotrainer. New Indian J Surg. 2024;15(2):63-65.
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| March 26, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | June 29, 2024 |
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.15224.2
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| Received | March 26, 2024 |
| Accepted | May 31, 2024 |
| Published | June 29, 2024 |
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
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