Introduction: : Laparoscopic surgery is becoming the main surgical technique in use today. Surgical trainees have to be able to practice these skills in a safe environment. This article describes the design of a novel cheap home laparoscopic trainer using recycled and reusable items.
Methods: : This novel home laparoscopic trainer is designed using a mobile phone, torch, and shoe box. Fifteen surgical trainees with variable laparoscopic experience used the device and provided feedback by filling in a Likert scale questionnaire.
Results: : This is a device that is easy to make and reuse with equipment that is easily accessible in most environments. All the trainees who used the device found it easy to use and helpful for practicing hand-eye coordination.
Conclusions: : This is simple and low-cost device allows trainees to practice laparoscopic skills in a safe environment. It provides a design that is accessible and recyclable, hence useful as a low-technology device in places where finances are limited.