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ArticleJournal of medical education and curricular development

Le Fort Partial Colpocleisis: A Low-Cost Model.

Ankita Gupta, Silvia Herrera, Stephanie Kanitsch, Laurie Kane

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Article in Journal of medical education and curricular development. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Ankita GuptaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7159-5695
Silvia HerreraDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA, USA.
Stephanie KanitschDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA, USA.
Laurie KaneDivision of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, NJ, USA.
Crozer-Keystone Health System · USHackensack Meridian Health · USUniversity of Louisville · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this study is to develop a simulation model for the Le Fort partial colpocleisis.

introductionOne in 9 women will undergo surgery for incontinence or prolapse by age 80 with 30% of these requiring an additional prolapse surgery. With a success rate of over 90% and recurrence rate of 4.2%, obliterative procedures hold a significant place in the management of pelvic organ prolapse in elderly women who are no longer sexually active. For new trainees, the Le Fort colpocleisis may be difficult to conceptually visualize, requiring the need to develop models as teaching tools.

methodA low-cost model was developed using easily available craft supplies to simulate the Le Fort partial colpocleisis with the uterus in situ to treat procidentia. The cost of each model was under US $14 and time to make was approximately 1 hour. The video presents the construction and use of this model.

conclusionsThe Le Fort partial colpocleisis technique has been in use for over a century. The aging population as well as the high risk of recurrence after prolapse repairs makes colpocleisis an important technique for trainees to master. Simulation models have proven their efficacy as a training tool. This simple model will allow trainees to fully comprehend the steps of this procedure. Using this video, educators can construct a model and use it to orient trainees to the Le Fort partial colpocleisis procedure.

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Colpocleisiseducationlow-costmodelsimulation

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PMCPMC6158587
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