Innovating neurosurgical training: a comprehensive evaluation of a 3D-printed intraventricular neuroendoscopy simulator and systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate a low-cost 3D-printed simulator to improve the ability of neurosurgical residents to handle and coordinate endoscopes in performing technically demanding procedures such as neuroendoscopic removal of ventricular tumors or endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV).

Methods

The simulator was developed, printed in-house, and evaluated in a trial involving neurosurgery residents who performed ETV and intraventricular tumor resection tasks using it. Participants completed a questionnaire that assessed various aspects of the simulator's effectiveness, including anatomical visualization, procedural understanding, competency enhancement, and subjective impressions.

Results

A total of 12 participants were included

SUBMITTER: Saemann A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11573785 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature