An Ex Situ Cadaver Liver Training Model Continuously Pressurized to Simulate Specific Skills Involved in Laparoscopic Liver Resection: the Lap-Liver Trainer.
J Gastrointest Surg
; 27(3): 521-533, 2023 03.
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| ID: mdl-36624325
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) requires delicate skills. The aim of the study was to develop a training model mimicking as much as possible intraoperative bleeding and bile leakage during LLR. We also assessed the educational value of the training model. METHODS: The Lap-liver trainer (LLT) combined a continuously pressurized ex situ cadaver liver and a customized mannequin. The customized mannequin was designed by computer-aided design and manufactured by 3D printing. The left lateral sectionectomy (LLS) was chosen to assess the feasibility of a LLR with the LLT. Eighteen volunteers were recruited to perform LLS and to assess the educational value of the LLT using a Likert scale. RESULTS: The customized mannequin consisted of a close laparoscopic training device based on a simplified reconstruction of the abdominal cavity in laparoscopic conditions. Ex situ cadaver livers were pressurized to simulate blood and bile supplies. Each expert surgeon (n = 3) performed two LLS. They were highly satisfied of simulation conditions (4.80 ± 0.45) and strongly recommended that the LLT should be incorporated into a teaching program (5.00 ± 0.0). Eight novice and 4 intermediate surgeons completed a teaching program and performed a LLS. Overall, the level of satisfaction was high (4.92 ± 0.29), and performing such a procedure under simulation conditions benefited their learning and clinical practice (4.92 ± 0.29). CONCLUSIONS: The LLT could provide better opportunities for trainees to acquire and practice LLR skills in a more realistic environment and to improve their ability to deal with specific events related to LLR.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Laparoscopía
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Hepatopatías
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Humans
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En
Revista:
J Gastrointest Surg
Asunto de la revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Año:
2023
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Article
País de afiliación:
Francia
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos