Abstract
Objective: To develop a low cost simulator model for the training of Septoplasty techniques for physicians resident in Otorhinolaryngology. Methods: This is a technological research with experimental development of a surgery prototype. The model consisted of an artificial septum produced with low-cost and easy-to-acquire materials, associated with a hemi-skull shaped support developed and printed on a 3D printer. Adaptations were made to ensure that the final result was as objective and practical as possible, thus facilitating its use. Results: With the model, it was possible to train the initial stages of a septoplasty procedure, which can be performed in various environments, due to its low weight, facilitating its transport. It allows the user to become familiar with the septoplasty instruments and the use of photophorus in a limited surgical space that is the nasal cavity, giving them the opportunity to improve manual dexterity, essential during a real procedure. Conclusion: The present prototype offers a new option for training and to improve the surgical skills of the resident doctor, providing greater safety and dexterity, through prior training in a specific model, for later transfer of these skills to a real surgical environment.