Development and Validity of a Silicone Renal Tumor Model for Robotic Partial Nephrectomy Training.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To provide a training tool to address the technical challenges of robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, we created silicone renal tumor models using 3-dimensional printed molds of a patient's kidney with a mass. In this study, we assessed the face, content, and construct validity of these models.

Materials and methods

Surgeons of different training levels completed 4 simulations on silicone renal tumor models. Participants were surveyed on the usefulness and realism of the model as a training tool. Performance was measured using operation-specific metrics, self-reported operative demands (NASA Task Load Index [NASA TLX]), and blinded expert assessment (Global Evaluative Assessment of Robotic Surgeons [GEARS]).

Results

Twenty-four participants incl

SUBMITTER: Monda SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5938177 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature