ArticleSurgical endoscopy2022
Three-D-printed simulator for kidney transplantation.
Article in Surgical endoscopy, 2022. 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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- Bioprinted Constructs in the Regulatory Landscape: Current State and Future Perspectives.Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) · 2026Review
- Three-Dimensional Printing and Bioprinting in Renal Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine: Current Perspectives.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Technical skills simulation in transplant surgery: a systematic review.Global surgical education : journal of the Association for Surgical Education · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundThree-Dimensional (3D) printing technology can be used to manufacture training platforms for surgeons. Kidney transplantation offers a suitable model, since it mostly entails vascular and ureteric anastomoses.
methodsA new simulation platform for surgical training in kidney transplantation was realized and validated in this study. A combination of different 3-D printing technology was used to reproduce the key anatomy of lower abdomen, of pelvis, and of a kidney graft, including their mechanical properties.
resultsThirty transplantations were performed by two junior trainees with no previous experience in the area. Analysis of the times required to perform the simulated transplantation showed that proficiency was reached after about ten cases, as indicated by a flattening of the respective curves that corresponded to a shortening of about 40% and 47%, respectively, of the total time initially needed to perform the whole simulated transplantation. Although an objective assessment of the technical quality of the anastomoses failed to show a significant improvement throughout the study, a growth in self-confidence with the procedure was reported by both trainees.
conclusionThe quality of the presented simulation platform aimed at reproducing in the highest possible way a realistic model of the operative setting and proved effective in providing an integrated training environment where technical skills are enhanced together with a team-training experience. As a result the trainees' self-confidence with the procedure resulted enforced. Three-D--printed models can also offer pre-operative patient-specific training when anatomical variants are anticipated by medical imaging. An analysis of the costs related to the use of this platform is also provided and discussed.
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