A standardized simulation training program to type 1 loop electrosurgical excision of the transformation zone: a prospective observational study

Students’ attitudes toward digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey conducted following an online course in gynecology and obstetrics

“…Our students indicated that the online course could not replace a practical course with patient contact and indicated that they missed patient-centered learning, an elementary educational component that enhances students' understanding and awareness of the complexity of patient care [20,21]. In addition to bedside-teaching, practical units on diverse topics (e.g., intrauterine devices, conization, laparoscopy, and obstetric ultrasound) with patient contact or realistic scenarios improve medical students' knowledge and understanding [22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30].…”

Students’ attitudes toward digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A survey conducted following an online course in gynecology and obstetrics

“…Our students indicated that the online course could not replace a practical course with patient contact and indicated that they missed patient-centered learning, an elementary educational component that enhances students' understanding and awareness of the complexity of patient care [19,20]. In addition to bedside teaching, practical units on diverse topics (e.g., intrauterine devices, conization, laparoscopy, and obstetric ultrasound) with patient contact or realistic scenarios improve medical students' knowledge and understanding [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29].…”

Introducing a novel model for simulating large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) using 3D printing technique

“…Our presented simulator for training surgery such as the LLETZ of the cervix is a new approach for training of novice gynecological surgeons. Until now, simulators for LLETZ-procedures mostly used simple materials, which only partly resembled the real anatomy of the cervix [20,21,[23][24][25][26][27][28][29] [29]. Until now, simulators are lacking, which display as many parts of a dysplasia consultation as possible and secondly do so in a standardized manner.…”

“…Consequently, especially for patients with not yet completed family planning, a carefully and professionally performed resection is pivotal [19]. Whereas some surgical techniques can only be trained in the operation room, it is often possible to simulate some techniques so that model-training can be performed to improve the technique, thus enhancing patients' safety [20][21][22][23][24][25][26]. Unfortunately, in many cases sufficient training is hampered by the organizational effort required and a lack of personnel and time in everyday clinical practice.…”

“…Additionally, there are no standardized simulators for procedures such as the LLETZ. Yet possible ideas for such simulators or phantoms can be found in many parts of literature [20,21,[23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30]. Often rather simple simulators are used or produced, which are easily and quickly assembled and do not require too many financial resources.…”