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Christian Sommerhalder¹, Aisen Caro Chacin¹, Taylor P Williams¹

¹Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.

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Summary

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In-house fabrication of surgical simulation models significantly reduces costs compared to commercial options. This approach enhances accessibility and customization for improved surgical skills training.

Keywords:

Cost effectiveness: Efficiency In-house fabrication Simulation models Surgical simulation

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Surgical Simulation
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

High cost and limited accessibility of commercial surgical simulation models hinder training.
Commercial models vary widely in fidelity and price, presenting a barrier to widespread adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore in-house fabrication of surgical simulation models to reduce costs and improve accessibility.
To maintain or enhance the functionality and customization of simulation models through in-house production.

Main Methods:

Utilized a combination of digital (3D printing) and manual (mold making) fabrication techniques.
Established a MakerHEALTH space and collaborated with surgical simulation staff for model creation.
Compared in-house fabrication costs against commercial model prices based on institutional usage rates.

Main Results:

A set of 6 surgical simulation models, which would cost $99,646.60 commercially, was fabricated in-house for a total cost ranging from $13,817.21 to $18,984.48, depending on labor type.
Significant cost reductions were achieved across various labor roles, including medical students, surgical residents, simulation staff, and attending physicians.

Conclusions:

Successful development of cost-effective, modular surgical simulation models.
Decreased barriers to entry for surgical simulation, improving training accessibility and skills development.
Enabled flexible training opportunities, including faculty-led workshops and individual, on-demand practice.