Validation of Transvaginal Hysterectomy Surgical Model - Modification of the Flowerpot Model to Improve Vesicovaginal Plane Simulation.

ABSTRACT:

Study objective

To establish face and construct validity for a novel variation of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology "Flowerpot Model" for transvaginal hysterectomy (TVH) surgical simulation with improved vesicovaginal dissection during surgical education simulation.

Design

Cross-sectional face and construct validation study using the "Flowerpot Model." The vesicovaginal dissection plane was modified to include additional felt and balloon materials to simulate the bladder.

Setting

Single academic center.

Participants

Fourteen residents and fellows, postgraduate year (PGY) 2 to 6, subdivided into junior (n = 8) with ≤10 prior TVH surgeries and senior groups (n = 6) with >10 prior TVH surgeries performed.

Interventions

All subjects watched a bri

SUBMITTER: Burkett LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8594438 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature