A new training model using the self-healing properties of supramolecular hydrogels for endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery

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The combination of hydronephrosis formation, ureteroscopic imaging, and ultrasound delineation has not been included in any non-biological training model of percutaneous nephrolithotomy or endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery. We aimed to develop a realistic kidney phantom using the self-healing properties of supramolecular hydrogels for percutaneous nephrolithotomy and endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery and evaluate its suitability as a training model.Expert and resident urologists performed ultrasound-guided renal pelvic punctures and flexible ureteroscopies for endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery using a training model. Subsequently, the training model was evaluated using a 17-item Likert scale questionnaire (range, 1-5 points). After being filled with carrageenan, the collecting system was inflated, and the relationship between the collecting system volume and collecting system pressure was determined. The durability of the model was verified by repeatedly inserting a 16-Fr access sheath. Five novices and seven urology experts performed the procedure. The mean questionnaire score was 4.25 (standard deviation, 0.37). The model was able to hold 50 mL of air, and the pressure in the collecting system ranged from 6 to 33 mmHg. Repeated punctures were possible even when a 16-Fr access sheath was inserted. Our new training model included the self-healing properties of supramolecular hydrogels, which are tough and flexible and can be evaluated using ultrasonography. According to the questionnaire score, the model was highly satisfactory and has potential as a new educational tool.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:52

Enthalten in:

Urolithiasis - 52(2023), 1 vom: 20. Dez., Seite 13

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Yamazaki, Masahiro [VerfasserIn]
Watanabe, Yosuke [VerfasserIn]
Kawakami, Masaru [VerfasserIn]
Takayama, Tatsuya [VerfasserIn]
Furukawa, Hidemitsu [VerfasserIn]
Fujimura, Tetsuya [VerfasserIn]

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Endoscopic surgery
Hydrogels
Journal Article
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Self-healing properties
Training model

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Date Completed 21.12.2023

Date Revised 21.12.2023

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00240-023-01509-4

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM366080121