3D-reconstruction printed models and virtual reality improve teaching in oncological colorectal surgery.

Autor: García-Granero Á; Colorectal Unit, General & Digestive Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain.; Professor of Human Embriology and Anatomy Department, University of Islas Baleares, Palma de Mallorca, Spain., Jerí-McFarlane S; Colorectal Unit, General & Digestive Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. sjeri20@gmail.com.; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain. sjeri20@gmail.com., Torres-Marí N; Colorectal Unit, General & Digestive Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain., Brogi L; Department of 3D Reconstruction and Virtual Simulation, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain., Ferrà-Canet M; Department of 3D Reconstruction and Virtual Simulation, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain., Navarro Zoroa MÁ; Engineering Department, Cella Medical Solutions, Murcia, Spain., Gamundí-Cuesta M; Colorectal Unit, General & Digestive Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain., González-Argenté FX; Colorectal Unit, General & Digestive Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Techniques in coloproctology [Tech Coloproctol] 2024 Dec 19; Vol. 29 (1), pp. 24. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Dec 19.
DOI: 10.1007/s10151-024-03074-3
Abstrakt: Background: This study aimed to evaluate the use of 3D image processing and reconstruction (3D-IPR) combined with virtual reality (VR) technology and printed models (PM) as teaching tools in oncological colorectal surgery.
Methods: We designed two courses, one for general surgery trainees and another for young colorectal surgeons, structured around stations of pre-test, anatomical lessons, real-case presentations, 3D-IPR models, VR experiences, and life-size abdominal PM with surgical approach explanations and a final post-test.
Results: Fourteen course participants were evaluated. Pre-test scores averaged 5.15, with a median of 5.5, while post-test scores increased to an average of 7.75, with a median score of 8. Course satisfaction surveys indicated high ratings for expectations, duration, relevance, presenter knowledge, teaching materials, communication, and overall course segments, with an average rating exceeding 4.8 out of 5. Results highlight the potential of 3D-IPR, VR, and PM as tools for improving teaching for surgery residents and colorectal surgeons. These technologies offer immersive, risk-free experiences for learners, potentially enhancing skill acquisition and anatomical understanding.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of 3D-IPR, VR, and PM courses in improving understanding of colorectal surgery. As these technologies continue to advance, they offer enhanced immersion and accessibility, transforming surgical education and medical training.
Competing Interests: Declarations. Conflict of interest: The authors received no external funding from National Institutes of Health (NIH); Wellcome Trust; Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) and other funds for this research. AGG works for Cella Medical Solutions ®. He served as technical adviser for the current manuscript. All other authors have no conflict of interest to disclose. The authors declare no competing interests. Ethical and Informed Consent: All clinical procedures described were conducted following the Declaration of Helsinki and in compliance with relevant institutional and national ethical guidelines. Informed consent was obtained from all patients involved to use their 3D-IPR and radiological images and confidentiality was maintained in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
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