Easily transportable laparoscopic tower

Recognising that equipment availability is an issue in many LMICs hospitals, the EasyTower was designed - a practical and cost effective design. EasyTower integrates an outer casing to

securely store the devices required for laparoscopy, such as the diathermy, ENT

drill, and insufflator.

The tower includes a laptop holder and a drawer for accessories. Instead of using the typical laparoscopic stack, costs are drastically reduced by using a laptop to replace the light source, screen and image processing, thus eliminating the need for expensive equipment, by connecting to a scope that works with a standard laptop or tablet.

EasyTower is designed to be mobile, thus ensuring equipment can be moved and utilised in various hospital settings as needed. It can easily be opened up and used directly.

To reduce the risk of damaging the medical equipment, Easy tower folds into a safe, lockable storage space (like a flightcase), protecting equipment from frequent impacts with e.g. patient beds, thus ensuring a longer life span.

Produced from off-the-shelf components which can be easily procured in Africa, EasyTower can be produced locally and spare parts can be easily sourced, making it easy to repair locally.

Students involved:

Ioana Drilea ( Integrated Product Design, Graduated September 2023)

Partners involved:

Moi Teaching and Referal Hospital Eldoret, Kenya