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Philipe N Khalil1, Karl-Georg Kanz, Matthias Siebeck

  • 1Division of General and Visceral Surgery, Department of Surgery-Campus Innenstadt, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany. philipe.khalil@med.uni-muenchen.de

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A novel training model using cadaveric cattle digits effectively teaches advanced wound closure techniques to surgical residents, enhancing their skills and confidence in complex procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Skills Training
  • Anatomical Models

Background:

  • Existing models for advanced wound closure skills training are inadequate.
  • Surgical residents require effective methods to learn complex flap techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel training model using cadaveric cattle digits for advanced wound closure techniques.
  • To assess the efficacy and acceptance of this model among surgical residents.

Main Methods:

  • A 75-minute skills course was developed using cadaveric cattle digits.
  • Seventy-one residents received instruction on Z-plasty, V-Y-plasty, and rotational flaps.
  • A Likert scale survey assessed resident feedback on the course and model.

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Main Results:

  • Residents strongly agreed on the necessity of advanced wound closure training.
  • The cattle digit model was rated highly for suitability (5.50 ± 0.71) and comprehensibility (5.73 ± 0.53).
  • The course was well-received, despite being perceived as demanding (5.84 ± 0.40).

Conclusions:

  • Skills training courses are essential for imparting advanced wound closure techniques to trainees.
  • The curriculum utilizing cattle digits is recommended for its effectiveness and suitability.
  • This model offers a valuable and comprehensible method for surgical education.