A new endoscopic/laparoscopic interdisciplinary training and education (ELITE) system for NOTES

For endoluminal and laparoscopic training and education, sufficient training models are available. Neither of these, however, are suitable for NOTES. We developed a new simulation model including a highly immersive endoluminal and intraabdominal environment to perform both combined laparoscopic/endoscopic rendezvous procedures as well as NOTES interventions. Material and methods: The anatomical mockup of a human trunc including the head and stumps of the arms and legs contains the entire gastrointestinal tract. The stumps of the legs are fixed in lithotomy position to provide access to the anus. Flab valves are…