Appendectomy model
AssigneeApplied Medical Resources Corporation
InventorKhodr Saleh
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Abstract
An appendectomy model for surgical training is provided. The model includes a simulated large intestine with a central lumen interconnected with a lumen of an artificial appendix. The model also includes a simulated appendiceal artery, simulated mesoappendix and a simulated ileum. The simulated ileum made of white silicone is embedded between a first layer of pink silicone and a second layer of pink silicone to create a realistic anatomical landmark particularly suitable for laparoscopic appendectomy training.
Claims14
A simulated tissue structure for surgical training comprising:
- a simulated large intestine having a tubular structure defining a central lumen extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end;
- a simulated appendix connected to the distal end of the simulated large intestine;
- a simulated teniae coli connected to and extending longitudinally along the simulated large intestine;
- at least one simulated artery having a middle portion between a proximal end and a distal end;
- the at least one simulated artery being connected to the simulated appendix;
- a pocket substantially enclosing the simulated appendix.
A simulated tissue structure for surgical training comprising:
- an appendectomy model including:
- a first layer of silicone having an inner surface defining a central lumen having a diameter;
- a second layer of silicone;
- a strip of silicone having an inner surface, an outer surface, a length defined between a top edge and a bottom edge, and a width defined between a first side edge and a second side edge;
- the strip being embedded between the first layer and the second layer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.