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This study introduces a low-cost training system for mirror-guided adenoidectomy. Practice significantly improved surgical skill scores for inexperienced trainees, enhancing adenoidectomy proficiency.

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  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Education

Background:

  • Mirror-guided adenoidectomy presents challenges for new surgical residents.
  • Key skills include headlight focus, reverse visualization, and precise tissue ablation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel, low-cost training system for developing basic adenoidectomy skills.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of this training system in improving surgical performance.

Main Methods:

  • A three-station training system was developed using a mannequin, veal thymus, and simulated nasopharynx.
  • Ten surgically naive medical students practiced for 15 minutes on the system.
  • Performance was assessed using a validated adenoidectomy skill rating scale before and after training.

Main Results:

  • Statistically significant improvements were observed in overall adenoidectomy skill scores (P < .05).
  • Trainees demonstrated reduced time to target acquisition and increased tissue ablation in the simulated nasopharynx.

Conclusions:

  • The developed adenoidectomy training system is inexpensive and easy to construct.
  • The system effectively improved surgical skill scores for inexperienced surgeons, indicating its value in training.