Validation of a 3D printed and moulded high fidelity and realism simulator for paediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

There is a requirement for paediatric surgical specific models and simulators to be used in a laparoscopic bench trainer for the acquisition of essential skills prior to direct patient contact. This is in a simulation-based safe environment that allows the learner to use deliberate practice to acquire skills in their own time. We have developed a number of different models over the last few year that have been validated and published but there is a requirement for more in the future. We have a high fidelity and high realism inguinal hernia simulator to be used as a laparoscopic inguinal hernia simulator for paediatric surgical training which requires testing for the final stages of development and then expert testing prior to a clinical trial with paediatric surgical trainees.