ArticleBMC nephrology2015
Teaching percutaneous renal biopsy using unfixed human cadavers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.
- Educational impact of a simulation-based renal biopsy workshop for medical students during nephrology clerkship.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Major complications of percutaneous native and transplant kidney biopsy: a complete 10-year national prospective cohort study.Clinical kidney journal · 2025Article
- Comparison of Medical Imaging Quality Related to Embalming Solutions in Canine Cadavers.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- Simulation-based learning in nephrology.Clinical kidney journal · 2024Review
- An integrated pathology and ultrasonography-based simulation for training in performing kidney biopsy .Clinical nephrology · 2018Article
- Education in Nephrology Fellowship: A Survey-Based Needs Assessment.Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN · 2017Article
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundPercutaneous renal biopsy (PRB) is an important diagnostic procedure. Despite advances in its safety profile there remains a small but significant risk of bleeding complications. Traditionally, operators train to perform PRB through tutor instruction and directly supervised PRB attempts on real patients. We describe an approach to teaching operators to perform PRB using cadaveric simulation.
methodsWe devised a full day course hosted in the Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre, with places for nine candidates. Course faculty consisted of two Consultant Nephrologists, two Nephrology trainees experienced in PRB, and one Radiologist. Classroom instruction included discussion of PRB indications, risk minimisation, and management of complications. Two faculty members acted as models for the demonstration of kidney localisation using real-time ultrasound scanning. PRB was demonstrated using a cadaveric model, and candidates then practised PRB using each cadaver model.
resultsWritten candidate feedback was universally positive. Faculty considered the cadaveric model a realistic representation of live patients, while the use of multiple cadavers introduced anatomical variation.
conclusionsOur model facilitates safe simulation of a high risk procedure. This might reduce serious harm associated with PRB and improve patient safety, benefiting trainee operators and patients alike.
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