Laparoscopic Surgical Training by 2D-Double Mirror Imaging Box with One Eye-Occluded Glass

Authors

  • Wuttichai Thanapongsathorn Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharikarinwirot University, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
  • Burapa Kanchanabat Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharikarinwirot University, Bangkok 10300, Thailand

Keywords:

Laparoscopic training box, 2D-double mirror imaging box, One eye-occluded glass

Abstract

                One of the major problems in laparoscopic surgery is training to gain laparoscopic skills because they are different from conventional surgical skills. This paper presents a new piece of equipment for laparoscopic training which uses two mirrors for a double reflection. This training box gives an indirect  three-dimensional image which is not along the direct eye-instrument pathway. It simulates the two-dimensional picture seen on a laparoscopic monitor by using one eye-occluded glass, and simulates  hand-eye coordination in laparoscopic surgery. The main advantages are that it is cheaper and is less complicated than other laparoscopic trainers which require a laparoscope and video equipment.

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Published

1997-09-30

How to Cite

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Thanapongsathorn W, Kanchanabat B. Laparoscopic Surgical Training by 2D-Double Mirror Imaging Box with One Eye-Occluded Glass. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 1997 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Dec. 23];18(3):108-13. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/250082

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 3 (1997): July - September

Section

Original Articles

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