A low-cost stoma simulator
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In brief
In brief
This article describes a low-cost, high-fidelity stoma formation simulator using porcine bowel and skin, designed for pediatric surgical training. Validated by registrars who rated it as excellent and life-like, the model offers an accessible solution for technical skills training, particularly valuable in resource-limited settings.
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Abstract
Stoma formation is a common paediatric surgical procedure and yet, there is no low-cost stoma model for technical skills training. We describe a low-cost low-fidelity simulator for stoma formation made from simple easily available materials using porcine bowel and skin. The model was introduced at a regional training day for paediatric surgical registrars. All the trainees rated it as excellent and life-like. We describe an inexpensive stoma model for simulation-based training in technical skills especially in low–middle-income countries (LMICs) due to the cost benefit.