Abstract
PurposeElectrosurgery is the gold-standard procedure for the treatment of cervical dysplasia. The quality of the outcome depends on the accuracy of performance, which underlines the role of adequate training of surgeons, especially, as this procedure is often performed by novice surgeons. According to our knowledge, medical simulation has up until now lacked a model, which focuses on realistically simulating the treatment of cervical dysplasia with the concerning anatomy.Methods and resultIn our work, we present a model created using 3D printing for holistically simulating diagnostic, as well as surgical interventions of the cervix, as realistically as possible.ConclusionThis novel simulator is compared to an existing model and both are evaluated. By doing so, we aim to provide novice gynecologists with standardized and high-quality simulation models for practicing to improve their proficiency.
Highlights
Cervical cancer poses a considerable threat to women around the world
These models were produced in a realistic size by Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), using a 3D-printer (Ultimaker 2 +, used filament: Polyactide (PLA), 2.85 mm, from the company „DAS FILAMENT “, Article number F10255)
While testing the new simulator’s functionality, we found it can be used to imitate different procedures in addition to the Large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)-procedure itself: Firstly, a regular Pap-smear can be accomplished
Summary
Cervical cancer poses a considerable threat to women around the world. It shows the fourth highest incidence as well as mortality of cancers among women [1]. The majority of cervical cancer originates from the dysplasia of cervical cells. The incidence of cervical dysplasia is around one hundred times higher. The frequency of new cases of such precancerosis lays around 1% of all women [2]. Thanks to the screening with Pap-Smear, which normally contains cells of the transformation zone, cases of cervical precancerosis
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