Improving Rhinology Skills with Simulation

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Abstract

The convergence of technology and medicine has led to many advances in surgical training. Novel surgical simulators have led to significantly improved skills of graduating surgeons, leading to decreased time to proficiency, improved efficiency, decreased errors, and improvement in patient safety. Endoscopic sinus surgery poses a steep learning curve given the complex 3-dimensional anatomy of the nasal and paranasal cavities, and the necessary visual-spatial motor skills and bimanual dexterity. This article focuses on surgical simulation in rhinological training and how innovative high-fidelity and low-fidelity simulators can maximize resident training and improve procedural skills before operating in the live environment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)893-901
Number of pages9
JournalOtolaryngologic Clinics of North America
Volume50
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2017

Keywords

  • Endoscopic sinus surgery simulation
  • Medical technology
  • Rhinology simulation
  • Simulation training
  • Surgical rehearsal
  • Virtual reality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Otorhinolaryngology

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