Laparoscopic needle catheter jejunostomy placement: development and description of a laparoscopic jejunostomy placement procedure and simulator

Background: Many different techniques for laparoscopic jejunostomy placement have been described and there is currently no realistic simulation model for training. The aim of this article is to describe a simple laparoscopic needle jejunostomy placement procedure and to develop a realistic simulator. Methods: We developed a simple 10-step laparoscopic needle jejunostomy placement procedure and created a training model with special attention to a realistic experience throughout the procedure, consisting of intraperitoneal as well as external manipulation. Results: The procedure and the simulator were developed and tested by two experienced surgeons. The procedure could be reproduced by two novice medical students after minimal basic laparoscopic skills training. Conclusions: The laparoscopic jejunostomy placement procedure and simulator described here have the potential to become a realistic and achievable training model, but further validation is needed.

Publication year:2022

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