Design and development of a training model for hysterectomy and pelvic floor

Abstract

Introduction: Simulation in medical education has presented an important development worldwide. Objective: To design a model and apply a training survey for vaginal hysterectomy and pelvic floor with medical 3D impressions of minimally invasive surgery and pelvic floor. Methods: The study was framed in the feasible project modality, since it consisted of research, elaboration and development of a proposal for a viable operating model to solve problems, requirements or needs of organizations or social groups, in this case it will focus on improving the training of the 10 obstetrician gynecologists who carry out the professional improvement program in minimally invasive surgery and pelvic floor from the La Trinidad Teaching Medical Center.Results: 70.0% reported that cadaver studies are better in vaginal hysterectomy training. Knowledge of the existence of 3D printing was 50.0% regular. 50.0% believe that 3D printing of anatomical models can help in the training of gynecologists and obstetricians. The learning curve for vaginal hysterectomies and pelvic floor procedures was good (40.0%). It was evidenced that the training models for the surgical procedure are extremely useful (50.0%) to very useful (50.0%). They all signed that 3D printed models enhance skills and serve as a teaching method for future generations. Conclusion: Anatomical models can be a low-cost and realistic tool in training to perform vaginal hysterectomies safely and effectively.