Surgeons need to know there’s a new simulator for pelvic hand-sewn bowel anastomosis, crucial due to declining hands-on training opportunities.

• The simulator, developed with 3D printing and silicone, mimics realistic pelvic anatomy and bowel layers.
• Expert reviewers rated it highly, with a 92% score for training effectiveness.

This tool offers a reproducible and cost-efficient way to improve surgical skills in a challenging anatomical area.

• Enhanced tactile feedback could lead to better outcomes in real-life procedures.