title: White box: low cost box for laparoscopic training.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Laparoscopic surgery is a reality in almost all surgical centers. Although with initial greater technical difficulty for surgeons, the rapid return to activities, less postoperative pain and higher quality aesthetic stimulates surgeons to evolve technically in this area. However, unlike open surgery where learning opportunities are more accessible, the laparoscopic training represents a challenge in surgeon formation.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To present a low cost model for laparoscopic training box.
  
  
  METHODS
  This model is based in easily accessible materials; the equipment can be easily found based on chrome mini jet and passes rubber thread and a webcam attached to an aluminum handle.
  
  
  RESULTS
  It can be finalized in two days costing R$ 280,00 (US$ 90).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It is possible to stimulate a larger number of surgeons to have self training in laparoscopy at low cost seeking to improve their surgical skills outside the operating room.
authors.affiliation: Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: João Maximiliano Pedron
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Martins
authors.affiliation: Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Roberto Vanin Pinto
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Ribeiro
authors.affiliation: Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Leandro Totti
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Cavazzola
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000191:economics* / Q000193:education*; D000066908:Simulation Training