Table 1 Overview and evaluation of the haptic parameters of the silicone models and the porcine stomach wall
From: A mechanically validated open-source silicone model for the training of gastric perforation sewing
Haptic parameter | Rank 1 | Rank 4 |
|---|---|---|
Overall structure (Fig. 5a) | Most similar to porcine sample | Least similar to porcine sample |
Stiffness in transverse direction (flexibility) (Fig. 5b) | Easiest to move in transversal direction | Hardest to move in transversal direction |
Stiffness in longitudinal direction (Fig. 5c) | Elongates easiest | Most resistant to elongation |
Subjective force needed to cut (Fig. 5d) | Easiest to cut | Hardest to cut |
Subjective force needed to penetrate (Fig. 5e) | Easiest to penetrate | Hardest to penetrate |
Durability against tearing of the thread (Fig. 5f) | Sample which is torn the easiest by the thread | Sample which is torn the least by the thread |