TissueDB/Simulators/Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Simulator
The Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Simulator is a low-cost training module built from locally available materials for practising laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Learners construct a simulation of acute gallbladder disease and perform the dissection using the Laparoscopic Box Trainer Simulator. Cutting templates and an expert paradigm video are available on the ALL-SAFE Gallbladder Disease source page.
| Field | Details |
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| Features and Basic Operation | Not stated in source |
| Current Development Status | Third-party built and field-deployed by the ALL-SAFE consortium on a validated box-trainer platform; no validation study specific to the gallbladder-disease module is published. |
| Estimated Build Time and Cost | US$50 (estimated) |
| Specialized Tools and Equipment | Reusable laparoscopic instrument set — shared box-trainer equipment used across the ALL-SAFE modules, supplied by the trainee or programme and not part of this module's build cost: laparoscopic Maryland dissector ×2; grasper ×2 (also called a wavy grasper or Hunter); laparoscopic scissors; laparoscopic needle driver ×1; and suture cut to 15 cm (silk or vicryl recommended; avoid white). |
| Version | Version 1 |
| Development Team Contact Information | ALL-SAFE Consortium: Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons, University of Michigan, Southern Illinois University, Soddo Christian Hospital, AIC Kijabe Hospital, Mbingo Baptist Hospital |
Tissues
| Tissue | Qty | Material | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallbladder | 1 | Balloon (medium-size regular, green) | US$0.10–0.20 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. |
Structural Parts
| Part Name | Qty | Material | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand | As needed | Sand. Alternatives: saw dust, ground coffee. | US$5–7 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. |
| Modeling balloons | 3 | Modeling balloons (red, green, blue). Alternative: drinking straw. | US$0.50–1.00 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. |
| Cotton balls | As needed | Cotton balls (ideally white). Alternative: cotton rolls. Must be different colour from shoe bag. | US$1–9 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. |
| Non-woven shoe bag | 1 | Non-woven shoe bag. Alternative: small pillow case. Pink or red if available. | US$1–3 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. Must be different colour from cotton balls. |
| Plastic wrap | As needed | Press'n Seal. Alternative: plastic cling wrap. | US$4–6 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. |
| Yarn | As needed | Yarn | US$3–5 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. |
| Tape | As needed | Transparent tape | US$4–8 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. |
| Fasteners | As needed | Stapler. Alternative: needle and thread. | US$6–14 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. |
| Paper | 1 | A4 paper. Alternative: paper plate. | ~US$0.02 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. |
| Surgical glove | 1 | Surgical glove or specialty bag | US$0.10–0.25 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. |
| Suture tie | 1 | Suture tie | US$10–14 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. |
| Scissors | 1 | Scissors | US$3–10 | Per ALL-SAFE shopping list. |
Build Instructions
The ALL-SAFE Gallbladder Disease module does not publish enumerated written build steps. Construct the gallbladder-disease model from the materials above using the US letter and A4 cutting templates and the expert paradigm video on the ALL-SAFE Gallbladder Disease source page, then use the completed model in the Laparoscopic Box Trainer Simulator. Step-by-step text is not specified in the source.
| Alternative names | Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Trainer |
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| Authors | Arturopelayo |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Simulators/Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Simulator". Appropedia. Retrieved July 15, 2026. |