A practical 3D printed simulator for endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery to improve basic operational skills

Wen, Guodao; Cong, Zixiang; Liu, KaiDong; Tang, Chao; Zhong, Chunyu; Liu, Liwen; Dai, Xujie; Ma, Chiyuan

doi:10.1007/s00381-016-3051-0

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“…Since 2009, various attempts were made to produce non‐cadaveric educational models in oral and maxillofacial surgery, otorhinolaryngology, neurosurgery and other postgraduate medical education programs . Some used virtual reality simulators .…”

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confidence: 99%

3D Printed Surgical Simulation Models as educational tool by maxillofacial surgeons

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Berg

et al. 2018

Eur J Dental Education

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3D Printed Surgical Simulation Models as educational tool by maxillofacial surgeons

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Berg

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Eur J Dental Education

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“…Based on previous research on simulators, 10 we presented a novel 3D-printed simulator that aimed to mimic endoscopic and exoscopic ICH surgeries and would enable neurosurgeons to master the surgical procedures.…”

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A Practical 3D-Printed Model for Training of Endoscopic and Exoscopic Intracerebral Hematoma Surgery with a Tubular Retractor

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Wen

Tang

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J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg

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Objective To present a three-dimensional (3D)-printed model that simulates endoscopic and exoscopic intracerebral hematoma (ICH) surgery with a tubular retractor. Methods We used 3D printing technology to develop the model that consisted of the skull frame and a replaceable inserted module. Edible gelatin and animal blood were placed into the module to mimic brain tissue and the hematoma. Twenty neurosurgeons were recruited to participate in our training program that required the use of an endoscope and an exoscope to aspirate the hematoma with a tubular retractor. Five postgraduates were asked to complete the entire training with the endoscope five times. Questionnaires were distributed for feedback after the training program. Results The more experienced surgeons obviously performed better than the rather inexperienced surgeons, verifying that our model could reflect the ability of the trainees. As the training progressed, the scores of the postgraduates increased, and the average score of the fifth training was obviously higher than the first score. No significant differences were observed in the trainees' performance with the endoscope and the exoscope. The feedback questionnaires showed the average score for value of the simulator as a training tool was a 3.65 (on a 4-point scale). Our model received better comments regarding the bone texture (mean: 3.20), the brain tissue texture (mean: 3.20), and the experience in aspirating the hematoma (mean: 3.10). The surgical position (mean: 2.95), surgical approach (mean: 2.90), and simulated brain tissue (mean: 2.85) should be improved. Conclusion Our model was practical for endoscopic and exoscopic ICH surgery training. The results of our program showed that prior surgical experience benefited the mastery of both the endoscopic and the exoscopic ICH surgery in the 3D-printed model. Our model could make mastering basic skills more efficient.

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“…A practical 3D-printed simulator for basic operational skills was evaluated among 18 participants 95 . A rating 2 for relations to other variables was allocated, as significant differences in drilling, curetting and aspirating scores were achieved.…”

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A Systematic Review of Simulation-Based Training in Neurosurgery, Part 1: Cranial Neurosurgery

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World Neurosurgery

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A practical 3D printed simulator for endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery to improve basic operational skills

Abstract: This 3D printed simulator allows different endoscopic basic operations to be simulated and improves the EETS techniques of surgeons. We believed it to be a practical, simple, and low-cost simulator.

Cited by 44 publications

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3D Printed Surgical Simulation Models as educational tool by maxillofacial surgeons

3D Printed Surgical Simulation Models as educational tool by maxillofacial surgeons

A Practical 3D-Printed Model for Training of Endoscopic and Exoscopic Intracerebral Hematoma Surgery with a Tubular Retractor

A Systematic Review of Simulation-Based Training in Neurosurgery, Part 1: Cranial Neurosurgery

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