TissueDB/Materials/Condom
Condom is a thin, elastic latex or polyurethane sheath, sold cheaply in pharmacies and general stores worldwide. Its documented use in surgical simulation is as a thin membranous sac — the hernia sac in inguinal hernia repair trainers — where its thinness and elasticity let a trainee dissect, invert, ligate and section a sac. It is not a stand-in for thicker tissues: it tears under needle passage and will not hold a suture. Non-lubricated forms are preferred, and latex-free (polyurethane) forms are used where latex allergy is a concern.
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernia Sac (indirect) | Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Simulator (Hanssen) | Condom glued to the pork chop with silicone glue, its distal portion passed through a 2 cm punched hole representing the enlarged deep inguinal orifice. Allows sac dissection, inversion, intra-corporeal ligation and sectioning.[1] | ||
| Peritoneum (hernia sac) | Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair Simulator (Heo) | A non-lubricated condom forms the hernia sac on the replaceable tissue cartridge, chosen for its thin membranous texture and global availability; latex exam-glove fingers, latex finger cots and plastic kitchen wrap were tested and rejected during iteration.[2] |
References
- ↑ Hanssen A, Hanssen DA, Hanssen RA, Plotnikov S, Haddad J, Daes JE. Implementation and Validation of a Novel and Inexpensive Training Model for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair. J Abdom Wall Surg 2022;1:10305. DOI 10.3389/jaws.2022.10305. CC BY 4.0.
- ↑ Heo K, Greaney E, Haehl J, Stunden C, Lindner A, Malik PRA, Rosenbaum DG, Muensterer O, Zakani S, Jacob J, Joharifard S. Iterative Design and Manufacturing of a 3D-Printed Pediatric Open and Laparoscopic Integrated Simulator for Hernia Repair (POLISHeR). Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2025;60:162232. DOI 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162232. PMID 40011165. CC BY-NC 4.0.
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| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/Condom". Appropedia. Retrieved August 20, 2026. |