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Foresti R, Fornasari A, Bianchini Massoni C, Mersanne A, Martini C, Cabrini E, Freyrie A, Perini P. Surgical Medical Education via 3D Bioprinting: Modular System for Endovascular Training. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:197. [PMID: 38391683 PMCID: PMC10886183 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11020197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
Abstract
There is currently a shift in surgical training from traditional methods to simulation-based approaches, recognizing the necessity of more effective and controlled learning environments. This study introduces a completely new 3D-printed modular system for endovascular surgery training (M-SET), developed to allow various difficulty levels. Its design was based on computed tomography angiographies from real patient data with femoro-popliteal lesions. The study aimed to explore the integration of simulation training via a 3D model into the surgical training curriculum and its effect on their performance. Our preliminary study included 12 volunteer trainees randomized 1:1 into the standard simulation (SS) group (3 stepwise difficulty training sessions) and the random simulation (RS) group (random difficulty of the M-SET). A senior surgeon evaluated and timed the final training session. Feedback reports were assessed through the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale. The SS group completed the training sessions in about half time (23.13 ± 9.2 min vs. 44.6 ± 12.8 min). Trainees expressed high satisfaction with the training program supported by the M-SET. Our 3D-printed modular training model meets the current need for new endovascular training approaches, offering a customizable, accessible, and effective simulation-based educational program with the aim of reducing the time required to reach a high level of practical skills.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ruben Foresti
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
- Center of Excellence for Toxicological Research (CERT), University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
- Italian National Research Council, Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism (CNR-IMEM), 43124 Parma, Italy
| | - Anna Fornasari
- Vascular Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Department, University-Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
| | - Claudio Bianchini Massoni
- Vascular Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Department, University-Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
| | - Arianna Mersanne
- Vascular Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Department, University-Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
| | - Chiara Martini
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
- Diagnostic Department, University-Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
| | - Elisa Cabrini
- Vascular Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Department, University-Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
| | - Antonio Freyrie
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
- Vascular Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Department, University-Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
| | - Paolo Perini
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
- Vascular Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Department, University-Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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