Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Evaluating a novel 3D printed model for simulating Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone (LLETZ) |
| Authors: |
Matthias Kiesel, Inga Beyers, Adam Kalisz, Achim Wöckel, Sanja Löb, Tanja Schlaiss, Christine Wulff, Joachim Diessner |
| Source: |
3D Printing in Medicine, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2022) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC, 2022. |
| Publication Year: |
2022 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine |
| Subject Terms: |
3D printing, Simulation, Gynecology, Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), Large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ), Teaching, Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine, R895-920 |
| Description: |
Abstract Background Electrosurgical excisions are common procedures for treating cervical dysplasia and are often seen as minor surgeries. Yet, thorough training of this intervention is required, as there are considerable consequences of inadequate resections, e.g. preterm birth, the risk of recurrence, injuries and many more. Unfortunately, there is a lack of sufficiently validated possibilities of simulating electrosurgeries, which focus on high fidelity and patient safety. Methods A novel 3D printed simulator for examination and electrosurgical treatment of dysplastic areas of the cervix was compared with a conventional simulator. Sixty medical students experienced a seminar about cervical dysplasia. Group A underwent the seminar with the conventional and Group B with the novel simulator. After a theoretical introduction, the students were randomly assigned by picking a ticket from a box and went on to perform the hands-on training with their respective simulator. Each student first obtained colposcopic examination training. Then he or she performed five electrosurgical excisions (each). This was assessed with a validated score, to visualize their learning curve. Furthermore, adequate and inadequate resections and contacts between electrosurgical loop and vagina or speculum were counted. Both groups also assessed the seminar and their simulator with 18 questions (Likert-scales, 1–10, 1 = strongly agree / very good, 10 = strongly disagree / very bad). Group B additionally assessed the novel simulator with four questions (similar Likert-scales, 1–10). Results Nine of 18 questions showed statistically significant differences favoring Group B (p |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
2365-6271 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/2365-6271 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s41205-022-00143-x |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/87fa15b2bf3e4f50b92e5e7f614df75b |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.87fa15b2bf3e4f50b92e5e7f614df75b |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |