Effectiveness of a newly-developed training module using 3D printing for the navigation during retrograde intrarenal surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of the newly-developed three-dimensional (3D) printed training module for navigation during retrograde intrarenal surgery.

Materials and methods

Two specialists provided orientation to all trainees. The 3D printing model consisted of eight calyces in each kidney. One navigation time started from the moment when the endoscope entered the ureter. After navigation was completed, the navigation time was recorded. The goal was to perform ten navigation times for each side, starting from the right or the left side at random. After the experiment, all trainees were asked to fill out a questionnaire.

Results

The average training period of all 17 trainees was 3.05±1.80 years. Eleven trainees (64.7%) had the experience of ass

SUBMITTER: Kho Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9448668 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature