Validation of a 3D-Printed Silicone-Based Laryngeal Model for Resident Education.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We sought to validate a laryngeal simulation model and subsequently demonstrate its efficacy in improving surgical technique.

Study design

Pre-post interventional study.

Setting

Otolaryngology Program at a Tertiary Care Center.

Methods

A low-cost, high-fidelity laryngeal model was created using a 3-dimensional-printed cast and multilayered silicone to mimic vocal fold lesions. Participants (attendings and trainees) were first given a series of tasks including mucosal vocal fold lesion resection and microflap excision of a submucosal lesion. Trainees were then provided with an instructional video from a laryngologist and asked to repeat the same tasks on the model. Performance data was then assessed using validated surveys and blinded expert reviewers.

SUBMITTER: Yousef A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11698647 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature