Development and validation of a realistic type III esophageal atresia simulator for the training of pediatric surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The technical complexity and limited casuistry of neonatal surgical pathology limit the possibilities of developing the necessary technical competencies by specialists in training. Esophageal atresia constitutes the paradigm of this problem. The use of synthetic 3D models for training is a promising line of research, although the literature is limited.

Methods

We conceptualized, designed, and produced an anatomically realistic model for the open correction of type III oesophageal atresia. We validated it with two groups of participants (experts and non-experts) through face, construct, and content-validity questionnaires.

Results

The model was validated by nine experts and nine non-experts. The mean procedure time for the experts and non-experts groups was

SUBMITTER: Arredondo Montero J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11385018 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature