Educational value of a live porcine model in head and neck surgery: A face and content assessment

IF 1.2 Q3 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola Pub Date : 2026-09-01 Epub Date: 2026-10-01 DOI:10.1016/j.otorri.2026.512337

Abel Bogoya Castaño, Ignacio Alcalá Rueda, Javier Olóriz Marín, Carlos Cenjor Español, José Miguel Villacampa Aubá

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Abstract

Purpose

Surgical training has evolved with the integration of simulation models to enhance skills and reduce complications during the learning process. This study aimed to evaluate the face and content validity of a live porcine model for head and neck surgery training, focusing on tracheotomy, neck dissection, and total laryngectomy.

Methods

A questionnaire was distributed to experienced otolaryngologists familiar with the porcine model and to residents who had trained with it. Using Likert-type scales, the survey assessed realism, anatomical accuracy, and perceived utility corresponding to face and content validity. Data were analyzed using ordinal categorical methods, reporting distributions, medians, and interquartile ranges.

Results

The model received high acceptance from both surgeons and residents, who highlighted its ability to replicate real surgical conditions. Median scores ranged from 3.5 to 5. Internal consistency was strong, some anatomical limitations were noted, particularly regarding the thyroid gland. All participants agreed that the model improved surgical competencies. Although external validity was not evaluated, the need for future studies assessing skill transfer to real-life surgical settings was identified.

Conclusion

The live porcine model proved a valuable tool for training in head and neck surgery. However, further studies are needed to establish its external validity.

Surgical simulation; Head and neck surgery; Porcine model; Medical education; Face and content validity.

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活猪模型在头颈外科手术中的教育价值：面部和内容评估

目的外科训练随着模拟模型的整合而发展，以提高技能并减少学习过程中的并发症。本研究旨在评估用于头颈外科训练的活猪模型的面部和内容效度，重点是气管切开术、颈部清扫术和全喉切除术。方法对熟悉猪模型的经验丰富的耳鼻喉科医师和接受过猪模型培训的住院医师进行问卷调查。使用李克特量表，调查评估真实性，解剖准确性和感知效用对应的脸和内容效度。数据分析采用有序分类方法、报告分布、中位数和四分位数范围。结果该模型得到了外科医生和住院医师的高度认可，他们强调了其复制真实手术条件的能力。中位数得分在3.5到5分之间。内部一致性强，注意到一些解剖学上的局限性，特别是关于甲状腺。所有参与者都同意该模型提高了手术能力。虽然外部效度没有被评估，但未来的研究需要评估技能转移到现实手术环境中。结论活猪模型是一种有价值的头颈外科训练工具。然而，需要进一步的研究来确定其外部有效性。手术仿真;头颈外科；猪模型;医学教育;面孔效度和内容效度。

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Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY-

CiteScore

1.40

自引率

20.00%

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审稿时长

44 days

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