Development and Validation of a Novel and Cost-Effective Animal Tissue Model for Training Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

Hou, Shaozhen; Ross, Gillian; Tait, Iain S.; Halliday, Paul; Tang, Baopeng

doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2017.03.004

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“…Nine VR simulators, seven for TURP [12, 14, 15, 19-22, 24, 25, 27-31], and two for PVP [32,33] are presented in Table 1. Additionally, three bench-top synthetic [13,16,17], one tissue- [18], and one food-based [26] TURP model were found. One group combined a TURP VR personal computer with a benchtop synthetic model [23].…”

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confidence: 98%

“…We identified 22 studies about different TURP/PVP simulators. Ten TURP [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] and two PVP [32,33] simulators or models have been identified. Nine VR simulators, seven for TURP [12, 14, 15, 19-22, 24, 25, 27-31], and two for PVP [32,33] are presented in Table 1.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Hou et al presented a reconstructed tissue prostate model made from a porcine kidney [18]. A piece of tin foil wrapped around the prostate model enables the use of monopolar electrosurgery.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Simulation training in transurethral resection/laser vaporization of the prostate; evidence from a systematic review by the European Section of Uro-Technology

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Purpose Transurethral resection (TURP) and photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) constitute established surgical options to treat benign prostate hyperplasia. We investigated the current literature for simulators that could be used as a tool for teaching urologists alone or within the boundaries of a course or a curriculum. Methods A literature search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials-CENTRAL. Search terms included: Simulat*, train*, curricull*, transurethral, TUR*, vaporesect*, laser. The efficacy of different simulators and the impact of different devices, curricula and courses in training and trainee learning curves were the primary endpoints. Results Thirty-one studies are selected and presented. Validated virtual reality TURP simulators are the UW VR, PelvicVision, Uro-Trainer, and TURPsim™. Validated synthetic TURP models are Dr. K. Forke's TURP trainer, Bristol TURP trainer, different tissue prostate models, and 3D-printed phantoms. The Myo Sim PVP and the GreenLightTM are sufficiently validated PVP simulators. Several TURP and PVP training curricula have been developed and judged as applicable. Finally, the TURP modules of the European Urology Residents Education Programme (EUREP) Hands-on Training course and the Urology Simulation Bootcamp Course (USBC) are the most basic annual TURP courses identified in the international literature. Conclusions Simulators and courses or curricula are valuable learning and training TURP/PVP tools. The existent models seem efficient, are not always adequately evaluated and accepted. As part of training curricula and training courses, the use of training simulators can significantly improve quality for young urologists' education and clinical practice.

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