The FY2 tonsillar tie trainer

Yorick’s skull model for tonsillectomy tie training

“…A number of ligature simulators have been proposed in the past, 3,4,5 however, this unique simulator is simple and easy to construct, mimicking the actual dimensions available during a tonsillectomy. It also allows the trainee to become familiar with tonsillectomy instruments and the headlamp, giving them the opportunity to master manual dexterity and the essential skill of applying ligatures to achieve haemostasis in a controlled environment.…”

Tonsil tie simulator

“…7 Another paper utilised two plastic cups and a nasal pack. 8 Others have described the use of a child's size 2 trainer, 9 crisp cans, 10 a square tissue box and paper clips, 11 and a skull model. 12 The most technical of these involved the use of a virtual-reality subtotal tonsillectomy simulator.…”

“…One paper described a simple tonsillectomy cup constructed from a wooden block, a plastic cup and a length of gauze 7 . Another paper utilised two plastic cups and a nasal pack 8 . Others have described the use of a child's size 2 trainer, 9 crisp cans, 10 a square tissue box and paper clips, 11 and a skull model 12 .…”

Tissue‐box tonsillar tie trainer

“…A bleeding patient tends to heighten anxiety and lower performance, thus live surgery is arguably not the best opportunity to master this technique. A number of tonsil tie simulators have already been published 2–5 . All simulate the lower tonsillar poles which can be gripped with a curved Negus clamp and tied.…”

“…Of greater importance is ease of assembling a simulator using inexpensive and readily available materials. The FY2 tonsillar tie trainer recognises this in the design of its model 5 . We would like to present an even simpler model for the purpose of practising tonsillar ties.…”