Evaluation of a Cost-Effective In-House 3D-Printed LLETZ Simulator Compared to a Commercial Training Model

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The in-house 3D-printed LLETZ simulator significantly improves training outcomes compared to a commercially available model.
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Higher R0 resection rates and superior procedural quality were achieved with the in-house simulator during LLETZ training.
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Improved training with the in-house simulator may lead to safer procedures and better patient outcomes in cervical cancer management.
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The study involved medical students and gynecology residents, assessing the simulators' effectiveness through hands-on training.
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The evaluation included feedback from residents and video-based analysis by senior experts to ensure a robust comparison.

Archives Of Gynecology And Obstetrics

by Anne Cathrine Scherer-Quenzer, Katharina Reinhart, Joachim Diessner, Anastasia Altides, Johanna Buechel, Bettina Blau-Schneider, Stephanie Tina Sauer, Barbara Deschler-Baier, Achim Woeckel, Matthias Kiesel
April 4, 2026

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