Portable Laparoscope Demonstration Device for Xenocor Saberscope

Team: Morgan Christensen, Cassandra DuBose, Kristine Peterson, and Mylie Christensen

Sponsor: Xenocor

Introduction:

Standard Laparoscope

Standard Laparoscope

https://praticmed.com/products/praticmed%c2%ae-laparoscopy-surgery-training-endoscopecamera

Laparoscopic surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery using small incisions. Focus areas:

  • Abdomen
  • Pelvis

Xenocor's Saberscope: 1080p HD single-use camera

  • Limits effect of fog on camera
  • Articulates 90°
  • Improves visualization through smoke
  • Reduces burn risk with a max temp of 129°F
  • Reduces cross-contamination

Current Laparoscope Training Kits:

  • Primarily used for surgical tool training
  • Most do not contain fake organs

There is a need for a laparoscope demonstration device that showcases the Saberscope and trains users in a realistic abdomen setting.

Methods

Identify Needs
Project requirements defined by Xenocor
Research
Determine current market and available supplies
Prototypes
Purchase and build potential devices
Compare to Criteria
Evaluate prototypes against criteria
Final Design
Design that meets all criteria
User Study
Increase user efficiency

Criteria:

Compatible with multiple surgeries Appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hysterectomy
Easy to use IEC 62366-1:2015
Carry-on size < 25 pounds
Cost efficient < $2,000
Anatomically accurate
Simple assembly
Reproduceable

Final Design:

Outside of box
Box opened up with fake organs inside
Students testing the design with the box of fake organs

Future Work:

Device Testing
  • Complete a user study on the device and scope
  • Assess data from user study
  • Make needed adjustments to device
Extension of Applications
  • Use by the Xenocor Marketing
  • Future design group will make modifications