A randomized cohort study on the use of 3D printed models to enhance surgical training in suturing techniques
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printed surgical models provide an excellent surgical training option to closely mimic real operations to teach medical students who currently rely largely on visual learning aided with simple suturing pads. There is an unmet need to create simple to complex surgical...
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| author | Zhihao Zhu Sidney Moses Amadi Jinlei Mao Menghui Zhou Minjun Xia Nikhilkumar Jagadishbhai Parikh Junfeng Hu Zhifei Wang |
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| description | Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printed surgical models provide an excellent surgical training option to closely mimic real operations to teach medical students who currently rely largely on visual learning aided with simple suturing pads. There is an unmet need to create simple to complex surgical training programs suitable for medical students. A prospective cohort study was conducted on a group of 16 6th year students. They were randomly divided into two groups for suture training on a basic training pad or on unique 3D-printed intestinal anastomosis models. After 4 weeks of open and laparoscopic surgical training, exams were performed on the standardized 3D-printed model at the end of each stage to assess surgical performance including surgical time and scores. Both groups had similar skills before the start of each stage. In stage 1, both groups showed comparable learning performance, but the 3D model group performed better in Exam 1. In stage 2, the 3D model group took more time but showed significant improvements and outperformed the pad group in Exam 2 in both performance scores and time. Post-training questionnaires indicated increased interest in surgery and technical training among students using 3D models. Realistic 3D-printed models benefit surgical training, expected to become integral in teaching operative skills and techniques to medical students. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ac2c4ad39a054e2a878b4f602e00f1852025-01-05T12:18:47ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-0115111010.1038/s41598-024-84887-yA randomized cohort study on the use of 3D printed models to enhance surgical training in suturing techniquesZhihao Zhu0Sidney Moses Amadi1Jinlei Mao2Menghui Zhou3Minjun Xia4Nikhilkumar Jagadishbhai Parikh5Junfeng Hu6Zhifei Wang7General Surgery, Cancer Center, Department of Hernia Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital), Hangzhou Medical CollegeInternational Education College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityGeneral Surgery, Cancer Center, Department of Hernia Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital), Hangzhou Medical CollegeThe Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityThe Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityInternational Education College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityGeneral Surgery, Cancer Center, Department of Hernia Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital), Hangzhou Medical CollegeGeneral Surgery, Cancer Center, Department of Hernia Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital), Hangzhou Medical CollegeAbstract Three-dimensional (3D) printed surgical models provide an excellent surgical training option to closely mimic real operations to teach medical students who currently rely largely on visual learning aided with simple suturing pads. There is an unmet need to create simple to complex surgical training programs suitable for medical students. A prospective cohort study was conducted on a group of 16 6th year students. They were randomly divided into two groups for suture training on a basic training pad or on unique 3D-printed intestinal anastomosis models. After 4 weeks of open and laparoscopic surgical training, exams were performed on the standardized 3D-printed model at the end of each stage to assess surgical performance including surgical time and scores. Both groups had similar skills before the start of each stage. In stage 1, both groups showed comparable learning performance, but the 3D model group performed better in Exam 1. In stage 2, the 3D model group took more time but showed significant improvements and outperformed the pad group in Exam 2 in both performance scores and time. Post-training questionnaires indicated increased interest in surgery and technical training among students using 3D models. Realistic 3D-printed models benefit surgical training, expected to become integral in teaching operative skills and techniques to medical students.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84887-yMedical educationSurgical training3D-printed modelIntestinal anastomosisLaparoscopic and open operative skills |
| spellingShingle | Zhihao Zhu Sidney Moses Amadi Jinlei Mao Menghui Zhou Minjun Xia Nikhilkumar Jagadishbhai Parikh Junfeng Hu Zhifei Wang A randomized cohort study on the use of 3D printed models to enhance surgical training in suturing techniques Scientific Reports Medical education Surgical training 3D-printed model Intestinal anastomosis Laparoscopic and open operative skills |
| title | A randomized cohort study on the use of 3D printed models to enhance surgical training in suturing techniques |
| title_full | A randomized cohort study on the use of 3D printed models to enhance surgical training in suturing techniques |
| title_fullStr | A randomized cohort study on the use of 3D printed models to enhance surgical training in suturing techniques |
| title_full_unstemmed | A randomized cohort study on the use of 3D printed models to enhance surgical training in suturing techniques |
| title_short | A randomized cohort study on the use of 3D printed models to enhance surgical training in suturing techniques |
| title_sort | randomized cohort study on the use of 3d printed models to enhance surgical training in suturing techniques |
| topic | Medical education Surgical training 3D-printed model Intestinal anastomosis Laparoscopic and open operative skills |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84887-y |
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