title: A novel laparoscopic ventral herniorrhaphy training system.
abstract: Surgical simulation offers a safe opportunity to develop the skills required for the operating room. Box trainers are an excellent low-cost training option but there are limited options for teaching laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. We developed a realistic and cost-effective box system for laparoscopic ventral herniorrhaphy that will enhance training experience before entering the operating theater.
authors.affiliation: Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY 10029, USA.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.forename: Dana A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Telem
authors.forename: Scott Q
authors.initials: SQ
authors.lastname: Nguyen
authors.forename: Edward H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Chin
authors.forename: Kaare J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.forename: Celia M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Divino
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004522:Educational Status; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D013663:Teaching