Evaluating the impact of a hand-crafted 3D-Printed head Model and virtual reality in skull base surgery training.

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Title
Evaluating the impact of a hand-crafted 3D-Printed head Model and virtual reality in skull base surgery training.
Journal
Brain & spine
Author(s)
Mellal A., González-López P., Giammattei L., George M., Starnoni D., Cossu G., Cornelius J.F., Berhouma M., Messerer M., Daniel R.T.
ISSN
2772-5294 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
2772-5294
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2025
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
5
Pages
104163
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
While cadaveric dissections remain the cornerstone of education in skull base surgery, they are associated with high costs, difficulty acquiring specimens, and a lack of pathology in anatomical samples. This study evaluated the impact of a hand-crafted three-dimensional (3D)-printed head model and virtual reality (VR) in enhancing skull base surgery training.
How effective are 3D-printed models and VR in enhancing training in skull base surgery?
A two-day skull base training course was conducted with 12 neurosurgical trainees and 11 faculty members. The course used a 3D-printed head model, VR simulations, and cadaveric dissections. The 3D model included four tumors and was manually assembled to replicate tumor-modified neuroanatomy. Trainees performed surgical approaches, with pre- and post-course self-assessments to evaluate their knowledge and skills. Faculty provided feedback on the model's educational value and accuracy. All items were rated on a 5-point scale.
Trainees showed significant improvement in understanding spatial relationships and surgical steps, with scores increasing from 3.40 ± 0.70 to 4.50 ± 0.53 for both items. Faculty rated the educational value of the model with a score of 4.33 ± 0.82, and a score of 5.00 ± 0.00 for recommending the 3D-printed model to other residents. However, realism in soft tissue simulations received lower ratings.
Virtual reality and 3D-printed models enhance anatomical understanding and surgical training in skull base surgery. These tools offer a cost-effective, realistic, and accessible alternative to cadaveric training, though further refinement in soft tissue realism is needed.
Keywords
3D-printed model, Neurosurgical education, Skull base surgery, Virtual reality
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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