Key result
A simplified, inexpensive, and easily reproducible abdominal wall model using felt squares can be constructed for under $9 to teach abdominal wall anatomy and complex reconstruction techniques.
Why the study?
Existing abdominal wall models for surgical training are expensive, have limitations regarding access and maintenance, and lack consensus or widespread adoption.
A simplified, inexpensive, and easily reproducible abdominal wall model made of felt can be used for surgical education to teach complex abdominal wall reconstruction.
May facilitate accessible training in abdominal wall reconstruction; leaves open need for validation in surgical curricula.
A simplified and functional abdominal wall model is necessary for surgical education. The utility of such a model encompasses medical student, resident, and fellow education. This is especially relevant in the fields of general surgery and plastic surgery. An abdominal wall model helps with a more complete understanding of abdomen access, hernia repair, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Although several models have been proposed, they are expensive and limitations exist due to access, costly repairs, maintenance, and part replacements. There is currently no consensus or widely adopted model used in surgical training programs. We present a simplified abdominal wall model that is inexpensive and easily reproducible.
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Bilezikian et al. (2022) studied Surgical education for abdominal wall reconstruction. Simplified abdominal wall model was evaluated. A simplified, inexpensive, and easily reproducible abdominal wall model using felt squares can be constructed for under $9 to teach abdominal wall anatomy and complex reconstruction techniques.
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