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The utilization of perfused cadaver simulation in urologic training: a pilot study
Daniel McClelland1, Luke P O'Connor2, John Barnard1
1Department of Urology, West Virginia University, 1 Medical Center Drive, PO Box 9251, Morgantown, WV, 26506-9251, USA.
BMC Urology
|September 28, 2021
Summary
Surgical training with perfused fresh human cadavers (PFHC) significantly boosted urology residents' confidence in performing open and endoscopic procedures, with lasting effects observed at six months.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Urology
Background:
- Assessing the impact of novel training methods on resident surgical skills.
- Evaluating confidence levels in urology residents for open and endoscopic procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if training with perfused fresh human cadavers (PFHC) enhances urology residents' confidence.
- To assess the long-term effects of PFHC training on surgical confidence.
Main Methods:
- Urology residents underwent a surgical training session using PFHC.
- Residents completed confidence surveys pre-session, post-session, and at 6-month follow-up.
- Confidence scores for various urologic procedures were compared.
Main Results:
- All residents showed increased confidence scores across all procedures after the PFHC session.
- Confidence levels remained significantly higher at the 6-month follow-up compared to pre-session baseline.
- PFHC training demonstrated a positive and sustained impact on resident surgical confidence.
Conclusions:
- Perfused fresh human cadavers provide a valuable platform for urologic surgical training.
- Incorporating PFHC into urology residency programs is recommended for enhancing resident confidence and skills.
- Further research is warranted to explore the full potential of PFHC in surgical education.
