Plasticine Model: An Useful Surgical Training in Plastic Surgery.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Simulation
• Plastic Surgery Training

Background:

• Surgical trainees require effective and accessible methods to develop a deep understanding of plastic operations.
• Traditional training models may be costly or lack convenience for widespread adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate an economical and convenient plasticine model for plastic surgical training.
• To assess the acceptance and utility of this novel training model among surgical interns.

Main Methods:

• A qualitative evaluation program involving 57 medical interns from September 2012 to December 2014.
• Interns simulated surgical operations using a plasticine model under expert guidance.
• Data on model acceptance, benefits, and drawbacks were collected via questionnaire surveys.

Main Results:

• All 57 participants completed the training and surveys, reporting increased familiarity with surgical procedures.
• Trainees utilized plasticine remodeling to grasp surgical steps and intricate operative details.
• Participant feedback indicated strong consensus on the training program's value, alongside noted limitations such as modeling difficulty and suitability for all operations.

Conclusions:

• The plasticine model is well-accepted by trainees as an economical and versatile complementary tool.
• This simulation model effectively supports novices in plastic surgery training.
• The model aids in understanding surgical procedures and complex details, despite some limitations.