Guosheng Shi, Huiling Ren, Dawei Zhao, Yunwei Cui, Xiang Su, Suwei Yan, Wei Bu
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Abstract
Background: This study aimed to develop a novel teaching aid for microvascular anastomosis training in neurosurgery using 3D printing technology based on CT and MRI imaging data, and to evaluate its effectiveness and practicality.
Methods: Based on CT or MRI imaging data, a 3D model integrating micro-vessels, skull, and brain tissue was fabricated and connected to a peristaltic pump and a pipeline system to create a teaching aid for microvascular anastomosis simulation training. Twenty senior medical students were recruited and divided into two groups: a control group, which trained using traditional soft rubber tubes, and an observation group, which trained using the 3D-printed teaching aid. Following the training, participants from both groups performed chicken wing artery anastomosis. The training outcomes, including the patency rate of vascular anastomosis, the time required to complete the anastomosis, and the trainees' surgical performance, were evaluated. Additionally, six experienced neurosurgeons were recruited to teach the course using both teaching aids for two hours each. They were then surveyed via a questionnaire to assess and rate the effectiveness of the teaching aids.
Results: The observation group demonstrated a significantly higher patency rate of vascular anastomosis, a shorter time to complete the anastomosis, and higher scores for surgical proficiency and procedural standardization compared to the control group (all P < 0.001). Additionally, the neurosurgeons provided positive evaluations of the novel 3D-printed teaching aid, awarding high scores for its practicality, scientific rigor, and overall effectiveness.
Conclusion: The novel 3D-printed teaching aid serves as an effective tool for microvascular anastomosis training in neurosurgery, offering significant advantages such as enhanced training effectiveness, high-fidelity simulation, cost efficiency, and customization capabilities.
期刊介绍：
Evidence of surgical interventions go back to prehistoric times. Since then, the field of surgery has developed into a complex array of specialties and procedures, particularly with the advent of microsurgery, lasers and minimally invasive techniques. The advanced skills now required from surgeons has led to ever increasing specialization, though these still share important fundamental principles.
Frontiers in Surgery is the umbrella journal representing the publication interests of all surgical specialties. It is divided into several “Specialty Sections” listed below. All these sections have their own Specialty Chief Editor, Editorial Board and homepage, but all articles carry the citation Frontiers in Surgery.
Frontiers in Surgery calls upon medical professionals and scientists from all surgical specialties to publish their experimental and clinical studies in this journal. By assembling all surgical specialties, which nonetheless retain their independence, under the common umbrella of Frontiers in Surgery, a powerful publication venue is created. Since there is often overlap and common ground between the different surgical specialties, assembly of all surgical disciplines into a single journal will foster a collaborative dialogue amongst the surgical community. This means that publications, which are also of interest to other surgical specialties, will reach a wider audience and have greater impact.
The aim of this multidisciplinary journal is to create a discussion and knowledge platform of advances and research findings in surgical practice today to continuously improve clinical management of patients and foster innovation in this field.
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