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Wang J, Li W, Dun A, Zhong N, Ye Z. 3D visualization technology for Learning human anatomy among medical students and residents: a meta- and regression analysis. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:461. [PMID: 38671399 PMCID: PMC11055294 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05403-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND 3D visualization technology applies computers and other devices to create a realistic virtual world for individuals with various sensory experiences such as 3D vision, touch, and smell to gain a more effective understanding of the relationships between real spatial structures and organizations. The purpose of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness of 3D visualization technology in human anatomy teaching/training and explore the potential factors that affect the training effects to better guide the teaching of classroom/laboratory anatomy. METHODS We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies on teaching human anatomy using 3D visualization technology. We extensively searched three authoritative databases, PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase; the main outcomes were the participants' test scores and satisfaction, while the secondary outcomes were time consumption and enjoyment. Heterogeneity by I² was statistically determined because I²> 50%; therefore, a random-effects model was employed, using data processing software such as RevMan, Stata, and VOSviewer to process data, apply standardized mean difference and 95% confidence interval, and subgroup analysis to evaluate test results, and then conduct research through sensitivity analysis and meta-regression analysis. RESULTS Thirty-nine randomized controlled trials (2,959 participants) were screened and included in this study. The system analysis of the main results showed that compared with other methods, including data from all regions 3D visualization technology moderately improved test scores as well as satisfaction and enjoyment; however, the time that students took to complete the test was not significantly reduced. Meta-regression analysis also showed that regional factorsaffected test scores, whereas other factors had no significant impact. When the literature from China was excluded, the satisfaction and happiness of the 3D virtual-reality group were statistically significant compared to those of the traditional group; however, the test results and time consumption were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION 3D visualization technology is an effective way to improve learners' satisfaction with and enjoyment of human anatomical learning, but it cannot reduce the time required for testers to complete the test. 3D visualization technology may struggle to improve the testers' scores. The literature test results from China are more prone to positive results and affected by regional bias.
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- Junming Wang
- Department of Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, 250013, Jinan, Shandong, China
- School of clinical and basic medicine, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, 250013, Jinan, Shandong, China
- School of clinical and basic medicine, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, 250013, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, 250013, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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Alaimo L, Marchese A, Vignola D, Roman D, Conci S, De Bellis M, Pedrazzani C, Campagnaro T, Manzini G, Guglielmi A, Ruzzenente A. The Role of Three-Dimensional Modeling to Improve Comprehension of Liver Anatomy and Tumor Characteristics for Medical Students and Surgical Residents. J Surg Educ 2024; 81:597-606. [PMID: 38388310 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Studying liver anatomy can be challenging for medical students and surgical residents due to its complexity. Three-dimensional visualization technology (3DVT) allows for a clearer and more precise view of liver anatomy. We sought to assess how 3DVT can assist students and surgical residents comprehend liver anatomy. DESIGN Data from 5 patients who underwent liver resection for malignancy at our institution between September 2020 and April 2022 were retrospectively reviewed and selected following consensus among the investigators. Participants were required to complete an online survey to investigate their understanding of tumor characteristics and vascular variations based on patients' computed tomography (CT) and 3DVT. SETTING The study was carried out at the General and Hepato-Biliary Surgery Department of the University of Verona. PARTICIPANTS Among 32 participants, 13 (40.6%) were medical students, and 19 (59.4%) were surgical residents. RESULTS Among 5 patients with intrahepatic lesions, 4 patients (80.0%) had at least 1 vascular variation. Participants identified number and location of lesions more correctly when evaluating the 3DVT (84.6% and 80.9%, respectively) compared with CT scans (61.1% and 64.8%, respectively) (both p ≤ 0.001). The identification of any vascular variations was more challenging using the CT scans, with only 50.6% of correct answers compared with 3DVT (72.2%) (p < 0.001). Compared with CT scans, 3DVT led to a 23.5%, 16.1%, and 21.6% increase in the correct definition of number and location of lesions, and vascular variations, respectively. 3DVT allowed for a decrease of 50.8 seconds (95% CI 23.6-78.0) in the time needed to answer the questions. All participants agreed on the usefulness of 3DVT in hepatobiliary surgery. CONCLUSIONS The 3DVT facilitated a more precise preoperative understanding of liver anatomy, tumor location and characteristics.
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- Laura Alaimo
- Division of General and Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital G.B. Rossi, Verona, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital G.B. Rossi, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital G.B. Rossi, Verona, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital G.B. Rossi, Verona, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital G.B. Rossi, Verona, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital G.B. Rossi, Verona, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital G.B. Rossi, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital G.B. Rossi, Verona, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital G.B. Rossi, Verona, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital G.B. Rossi, Verona, Italy.
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Yan B, Luo X, Hu N, Hong Z, Guan L, Xue L. Preliminary study on the resection of parapharyngeal and lateral skull base tumors by using transoral endoscopy with 3D visualization and navigation technologies. Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2024; 42:104-110. [PMID: 38475958 DOI: 10.7518/hxkq.2024.2023239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVES With the assistance of 3D visualization and real-time navigation technologies, the tumors in the parapharyngeal and lateral skull base should be removed through oral the approach with endoscopy. METHODS The preoperative CT data of eight patients with parapharyngeal or lateral skull base soft tissue tumors were modeled, and the anatomical position relationship between the tumor and surrounding blood vessels and other important structures was reconstructed using 3D visualization technology, and preoperative design was performed. The intraoperative oral approach and real-time navigation guidance were adopted in the endoscopic resection of soft tissue tumors in the parapharyngeal and lateral skull base, and the clinical application value of this method was evaluated. RESULTS The blood loss during the operation was controlled within 150 mL, and the average blood loss was approximately 125 mL. The incidence of postoperative complications was low, and patients could recover well through functional training. The oral approach did not leave any wounds nor scars on the patient's facial skin after the operation and had no effect on the patient's appearance. CONCLUSIONS The combination of 3D visualization technology, intraoperative real-time navigation, and endoscopy provides a beautiful, safe, and minimally invasive surgical method for patients with parapharyngeal or lateral skull base tumors.
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- Bing Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Head and Neck Oncology Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Dept. of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
- School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Xiamen 361003, China
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- Dept. of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
- School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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- Dept. of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
- School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Xiamen 361003, China
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- Dept. of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
- School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Xiamen 361003, China
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- School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
- Dept. of Stomatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China
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Sun X, Sun G, He B, Wang Z, Shi L. Application of 3D visualization technology based on hematoma edge key points setting for emergency hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage surgery in primary hospitals. J Clin Neurosci 2024; 119:39-44. [PMID: 37979309 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2023.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the application potential of 3D visualization technology based in emergency hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage surgery in primary hospitals. The specific goal is to use 3DSlicer software to perform 3D reconstruction and body surface projection on patients with hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage, provide accurate hematoma location information, help surgeons determine the specific location of hematoma on the body surface, and reduce the expansion of surgical incisions. METHODS 3D reconstruction technology based on 3DSlicer software was employed to process CT images of patients with cerebral hemorrhage. By segmenting and reconstructing the images, a 3D model of the hematoma was generated and projected onto the patient's body surface. Utilizing the functionalities of 3DSlicer software in conjunction with the surgeon's anatomical knowledge, accurate hematoma positioning on the body surface was achieved. RESULTS 23 patients were enrolled in this study, and underwent successful surgical evacuation. The implementation of 3D visualization technology using 3DSlicer software is expected to provide precise hematoma localization information for emergency hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage surgery in primary hospitals. This approach will enable surgeons to accurately determine the appropriate surgical incision, thereby minimizing unnecessary trauma and improving the overall success rate of surgery. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates the potential application of 3D visualization technology based on 3DSlicer software in emergency hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage surgery within primary hospitals. By utilizing 3DSlicer software for hematoma localization, accurate information support can be provided to assist surgeons in managing patients with hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage.
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- Xuyang Sun
- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Kunshan Hospital of Jiangsu University, Suzhou 215300, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Yancheng Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, The First people's Hospital of Yancheng, Yancheng, PR China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Kunshan Hospital of Jiangsu University, Suzhou 215300, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Kunshan Hospital of Jiangsu University, Suzhou 215300, PR China.
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Sun M, Chu F, Gao C, Yuan F. Application of the combination of three-dimensional visualization with a problem-based learning mode of teaching to spinal surgery teaching. BMC Med Educ 2022; 22:840. [PMID: 36471362 PMCID: PMC9724438 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03931-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the application of the combination of three-dimensional visualization technology with a problem-based learning mode of teaching in clinical teaching related to spinal surgery. METHODS A total of 106 5-year undergraduate students who majored in clinical medicine were selected as research subjects, and practiced in the Orthopaedics Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University in 2021. These students were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group, with 53 students in each group. The experimental group received a combination of three-dimensional visualization technology with the PBL teaching mode, while the control group was treated with the traditional teaching method. The teaching effects exhibited by these two groups were compared using tests and questionnaires that were administered after the teaching was completed. RESULTS The theoretical test total scores of students in the experimental group were higher than those of students in the control group. The students in the two groups self-rated their classroom achievements, and the results attained by students in the experimental group were higher than those obtained by students in the control group (P < 0.05). The scores reported by students in the experimental group for interest in learning, classroom atmosphere, classroom interaction and teaching satisfaction were higher than those reported by students in the control group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The application of a combination of 3D visualization technology with the PBL teaching mode to spinal surgery teaching can improve students' learning efficiency and interest and is conducive to cultivating students' clinical thinking.
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- Maji Sun
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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Chen J, Yuan Y, Peng W, Tang Y, Chen X, Wang Y, Shen H, Li R. [Application of three-dimensional visualization technique in laparoscopic D3 radical resection of right colon cancer]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao 2022; 42:760-765. [PMID: 35673922 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2022.05.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the clinical value of three-dimensional (3D) visualization technique in laparoscopic D3 radical resection of right colon cancer. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 73 patients with right colon cancer undergoing laparoscopic D3 radical operation in our hospital between May, 2019 and March, 2021. Among these patients, 41 underwent enhanced CT examination with 3D visualization reconstruction to guide the actual operation, and 32 underwent enhanced CT examination only before the operation (control group). In 3D visualization group, we examined the coincidence rate between the 3D visualization model and the findings in surgical exploration of the anatomy and variations of the main blood vessels, supplying vessels of the tumor, and the tumor location, and the coincidence rate between the actual surgical plan for D3 radical resection of right colon cancer and the plan formulated based on the 3D model. The operative time, estimated blood loss, unexpected injury of blood vessels, number of harvested lymph nodes, mean time of the first flatus, complications, postoperative hospital stay and postoperative drainage volume were compared between the two groups. RESULTS The operative time was significantly shorter in 3D visualization group than in the control group (P < 0.05). The volume of blood loss, proportion of unexpected injury of blood vessel, the number of harvested lymph nodes, time of the first flatus, proportion of complications, postoperative hospital stay and postoperative drainage volume did not differ significantly between the two groups (P > 0.05). In the 3D visualization group, the 3D visualization model clearly displayed the shape and direction of the colon, the location of the tumor, the anatomy and variation of the main blood vessels and the blood vessels supplying the cancer, and showed a coincidence rate of 100% with the findings by surgical exploration. The surgical plan for D3 radical resection of right colon cancer was formulated based on the 3D model also showed a coincidence rate of 100% with the actual surgical plan. CONCLUSION The 3D visualization reconstruction technique allows clear visualization the supplying arteries of the tumor and their variations to improve the efficiency, safety and accuracy of laparoscopic D3 radical resection of right colon cancer.
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- J Chen
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Dongguan People's Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Dongguan 523059, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dongguan People's Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Dongguan 523059, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Dongguan People's Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Dongguan 523059, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Dongguan People's Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Dongguan 523059, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Dongguan People's Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Dongguan 523059, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Dongguan People's Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Dongguan 523059, China
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- Department of Radiology, Dongguan People's Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Dongguan 523059, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Dongguan People's Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Dongguan 523059, China
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