Three-Dimensional Visualization Technology Used in Pancreatic Surgery: a Valuable Tool for Surgical Trainees

• DOI: 10.1007/s11605-019-04214-z
• Publication Date: 2019-04-22T19:02:30Z
• Authors: Chen Lin; Junyi Gao; Hua Zheng; Jun Zhao; Hua Yang; Guole Lin; Hanzhong Li; Hui Pan; Quan Liao; Yupei Zhao
• Keywords: Surgical Planning; Surgical simulation

Three-dimensional (3D) visualization technology has been increasingly applied in patient-specific surgeries, but its value residency training not determined. This study aimed to explore the of 3D visualized pancreatic model tumor evaluation and surgery planning for surgical trainees. Eighty-eight residents were randomized into two groups (computed tomography (CT) group group). Both began with a on evaluating resectability tumor, which was based NCCN clinical practice guidelines practiced sample case. Then, they respectively learned case either reconstruction tables or CT images. Finally, both completed same test consisting cases images as well questionnaires. No differences found scores anatomy diagnosis part, while mean questions, associated staging planning, consistently significantly higher group. In addition, participants agreed that more beneficial understanding making planning. The table may be potential supplemental learning tool building anatomy-image-surgery knowledge system thus