Description

The NEP Endotrainer, an indigenously developed low-cost laparoscopic simulation platform, was utilized as a hands-on training tool during the DAVOS GI Surgery Course in association with the Dhulikhel Hospital Laparoscopic Workshop. It was designed to provide structured basic and advanced laparoscopic skill training in resource-limited settings.

During the workshop, the NEP Endotrainer was used for fundamental tasks including camera navigation, hand–eye coordination, intracorporeal suturing, and knot-tying exercises for GI surgery trainees and young surgeons. Its portability, affordability, and reproducibility allowed effective skill transfer without dependence on high-cost commercial simulators.

This innovation reflects a scalable model for simulation-based surgical education in low- and middle-income countries, aligning with competency-based training and bridging the gap between theoretical learning and operative performance in minimally invasive GI and HPB surgery.