Second Trimester Abortion: A Dilation and Evacuation Simulation for Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics Residents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The future of training in second trimester surgical abortions with dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedures faces ongoing legal and political scrutiny; thus, adjuncts to standard clinical experiences are exceedingly important. We sought to build medical trainees' surgical familiarity with D&Es using a realistic simulation model.

Methods

The simulation began with an instructional video reviewing accessible and affordable materials used to build the fetal model (vaginal swabs, styrofoam ball, and putty) and the uterine model (collapsible water bottle). Required personnel roles included surgeon, surgical assistant, and facilitator. A standardized rubric was used to evaluate learners' mastery of procedural learning objectives, and a pre- and postsimulation assessmen

SUBMITTER: Hunkler K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753717 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature