A mechanically validated open-source silicone model for the training of gastric perforation sewing
Recent publication
The University Hospitals of St. Pölten and Krems, Karl Landsteiner University and Vienna University of Technology have collaborated to develop a silicone model as a training tool for suturing gastric perforations. The freely available open-source model consists of three different silicone materials to simulate real tissue properties as well as possible. The model has been tested by experienced surgeons and is easy and inexpensive to reproduce.
The research paper has been published open access in the journal "BMC Medical Education".
Warnung L, Sattler S, Haiden E, Schober S, Pahr D, Reisinger A. A mechanically validated open-source silicone model for the training of gastric perforation sewing. BMC Medical Education. 2023 Apr 19;23(1):261. doi: 10.1186/s12909-023-04174-8
OA Dr. Stefan Sattler
Division of Surgery (University Hospital Tulln)
Prim. Clin. Ass. Prof. Dr. Elmar Haiden
Division of Surgery (University Hospital Tulln)
Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Dieter Pahr
Head of
Division of Biomechanics
DI Dr. Andreas Reisinger
Scientific Staff (Sen. PostDoc), Head of biomechanics lab
Division of Biomechanics
