ArticleTranslational andrology and urology2024
Procedural simulators for teaching and learning vasectomy techniques: a scoping review.
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Background: Procedural simulators can facilitate teaching and improve learning vasectomy surgical techniques. The objectives of this scoping review were to identify available vasectomy simulators (scrotal models), and to assess their characteristics and potential suitability for optimal transfer of surgical skills of most recommended techniques in clinical practice. Methods: We performed searches up to December 2023 using PubMed and Google search engines to identify existing vasectomy simulators. Articles and Web pages reporting vasectomy simulators were also examined using a snowball strategy. In addition, we asked members of the Vasectomy Network, an international Google discussion group, if they knew any other simulators. Two members of the research team performed the initial evaluations of the physical and functional characteristics of retrieved simulators. All team members made consensus on final evaluations. Results: We retrieved 10 relevant scrotal models through PubMed (n=2), Google (n=4), and the Vasectomy Network (n=4). Three were commercially available simulators produced by Gaumard Conclusions: Most vasectomy simulators currently available allow learning some basic surgical skills of the procedure but have limitations for optimal learning of the recommended techniques and skill transfer in clinical practice. There appears to be a need to develop and evaluate new simulators with enhance visual and haptic characteristics for teaching and learning vasectomy techniques.
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