An Endoscopic Surgical Skill Validation System for Pediatric Surgeons Using a Model of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

Abstract

Our model could validate the quality of endoscopic surgical skills and could differentiate between Expert and Trainee pediatric surgeons. The Experts could use their forceps equally well to perform tasks even in a small working space.

Validation of a Low-Cost Do-It-Yourself Model for Neonatal Thoracoscopic Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

“…1 Indeed, simulation as a whole has been gradually acquiring a more relevant role in the MIS evolution, as reflected by the number of published papers that study technology and its ability to perfect the surgeon's technique in a simulated environment. [2][3][4] Excellent validated models already exist that faithfully replicate the characteristics of tissues and anatomical structures. Specifically concerning the neonatal MIS simulation, these models exist for the congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) 3,5 and esophageal atresia 6 repair.…”

“…[2][3][4] Excellent validated models already exist that faithfully replicate the characteristics of tissues and anatomical structures. Specifically concerning the neonatal MIS simulation, these models exist for the congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) 3,5 and esophageal atresia 6 repair. However, they are not easily reproduced or acquired by a resident.…”

Validation of low-cost models for minimal invasive surgery training of congenital diaphragmatic hernia and esophageal atresia

“…Secondly, the total cost of the models (EA ± €0.20 and CDH ± €1.65) is much lower and the possibility to gain one is easier in this study compared to models used in other studies. Most other models are not low-budget, with prices ranging from €50 to €200 for EA [2,27] and from €14 to €150 for CDH [4,17,28,29], and are not readily available [2,4,18]. The models used in this study are both low-budget and easily available.…”

“…Especially for rare and complex MIS procedures, training models could be a great advantage in the training of pediatric surgeons and residents. Although MIS training models for both CDH [1,17] and EA [2,18,19] repair exist, the costs are often high, and the models are not readily available or not easily reproduced. This causes the urge for validated low cost MIS training models for both CDH and EA repair procedures, which can easily be acquired, used and replicated by surgeons and surgical residents, for training either at the hospital or at home.…”

Validated simulation models in pediatric surgery: A review

“…Therefore, content validation for pediatric surgery was not established [17] ( Table 2 ). Obata et al described construct validation based on total time for their inanimate model [30] . The model consists of a left and right thoracic cavity divided by a mediastinum sheet and a detachable diaphragm unit.…”