Four Realistic Tissue Models in One General Surgery Training Pack
The LifeLike General Surgery Sample Pack combines four complementary tissue models for practising end-to-side anastomosis, intestinal suturing, layered skin closure and other essential general surgical skills. It provides a convenient introduction to LifeLike BioTissue models for individual practice, teaching and procedural assessment.
About the General Surgery Sample Pack
This sample pack gives surgical trainees and educators an opportunity to practise across different simulated tissue structures without purchasing each training model separately. The selection includes single-layer and double-layer bowel models, a thick-dermis double-layer skin model and a tissue mounting pad.
The models are designed to provide realistic handling and suturing characteristics while remaining nontoxic, biohazard-free and odourless. They are ready for use in universities, clinical skills centres, simulation laboratories and practical surgical workshops.
What Is Included in Each Sample Pack?
Each General Surgery Sample Pack contains the following four LifeLike training components.
Double-Layer Bowel
A two-layer intestinal model for practising bowel suturing, tissue approximation and anastomosis technique.
- Length: 3 inches
- Internal diameter: 23 mm
- External diameter: 30 mm
- Wall thickness: 3.5 mm
Small Single-Layer Bowel
A single-layer bowel model for developing intestinal suturing, needle control and anastomosis skills.
- Length: 3 inches
- Internal diameter: 22 mm
- External diameter: 26 mm
- Wall thickness: 2 mm
Double-Layer Skin – Thick Dermis
A layered skin model featuring simulated dermis and fat for incision, tissue handling and layered wound closure training.
- Size: 3 × 2.5 inches
- Dermis thickness: 3.3 mm
- Fat thickness: 4.5 mm
Tissue Mounting Pad
A compact mounting pad providing a stable base for positioning tissue and conduit models during suturing and anastomosis practice.
- Length: 4 inches
- Width: 4 inches
- Thickness: 0.25 inches
Key Training Benefits
Multiple Tissue Structures
Practise with single-layer bowel, double-layer bowel and layered skin within one convenient training pack.
Anastomosis Practice
Develop end-to-side anastomosis skills alongside bowel suturing, tissue handling and needle control.
Flexible Course Format
Choose individual packs or institutional multipacks for workshops, training courses and practical assessment.
Training Applications
- End-to-side anastomosis technique development
- Intestinal and bowel suturing practice
- Single-layer and double-layer closure techniques
- Layered skin closure and wound approximation
- Needle handling and suture placement
- Surgical knot-tying practice
- Tissue handling and instrument control
- Instructor demonstration and competency assessment
- Basic and advanced general surgery skills training
Choose Your Pack Size
Select the number of complete General Surgery Sample Packs required for your training programme.
Single
One complete General Surgery Sample Pack containing all four listed training components.
10 Pack
Ten complete sample packs for small-group teaching, workshops and structured surgical skills courses.
20 Pack
Twenty complete sample packs for universities, simulation centres and larger training programmes.
Complete Product Specifications
| Component | Size | Additional Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Double-Layer Bowel | 3-inch length | 23 mm ID, 30 mm OD, 3.5 mm wall |
| Small Single-Layer Bowel | 3-inch length | 22 mm ID, 26 mm OD, 2 mm wall |
| Double-Layer Skin – Thick Dermis | 3 × 2.5 inches | 3.3 mm dermis and 4.5 mm fat layers |
| Tissue Mounting Pad | 4 × 4 inches | 0.25-inch thickness |
| Available quantities | Single, 10 Pack or 20 Pack | |
| Product code | 7783 | |
| Intended use | Education, simulation and surgical skills training only | |
Suitable for
- General surgery trainees
- Medical students developing practical surgical skills
- Universities and medical schools
- NHS and private clinical skills centres
- Surgical simulation laboratories
- Core surgical training programmes
- Continuing professional development courses
- Instructor-led workshops and assessment sessions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in one General Surgery Sample Pack?
Each sample pack contains one Double-Layer Bowel, one Small Single-Layer Bowel, one Thick-Dermis Double-Layer Skin model and one Tissue Mounting Pad.
Which pack sizes are available?
The product is available as a Single complete pack, 10 complete packs or 20 complete packs.
Does the pack include surgical instruments or sutures?
No. Instruments, sutures and needles are not included and should be selected separately according to the planned training exercise.
Is the Tissue Mounting Pad included?
Yes. Each complete sample pack includes one 4 × 4-inch Tissue Mounting Pad measuring 0.25 inches thick.
Are the tissue models safe for classroom use?
The manufacturer describes the LifeLike tissues as nontoxic, biohazard-free and odourless, making them suitable for controlled education and simulation environments.
Is this pack intended for clinical use?
No. The models are intended exclusively for education, simulation and surgical skills training. They are not intended for diagnosis or treatment.
Build Practical General Surgery Skills
Select a Single, 10 Pack or 20 Pack for individual practice, teaching workshops or institutional surgical training. SurgiSim can also supply instruments, sutures and additional tissue models.
For professional education and simulation use only. Product appearance and specifications may be updated by the manufacturer. Refer to your SurgiSim quotation or order confirmation for the final supplied configuration.