Neph-ex: a 3D printed interventional radiology training tool for nephrostomy exchange

Objectives Fluoroscopic guided procedures are a mainstay for interventional radiology (IR) procedures. Practice is needed for the novice to interpret fluoroscopic images and simultaneously perform the procedure hands-on as well as control the foot pedal to screen. We describe the development of a tr...

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Published in:BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
Main Authors: Ch'ng, Li Shyan; Mahfudz, Anis Shafina; Azman, Hakimah; Zainal Alam, Mohammad Mudzakir; Saib, Ernisha; Rosaland, Nor Syahirah; Ahmad Sabri, Muhammad Izzat
Format: Article; Early Access
Language:English
Published: OXFORD UNIV PRESS 2024
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Online Access:https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001313177100001
author Ch'ng
Li Shyan; Mahfudz
Anis Shafina; Azman
Hakimah; Zainal Alam
Mohammad Mudzakir; Saib
Ernisha; Rosaland
Nor Syahirah; Ahmad Sabri
Muhammad Izzat
spellingShingle Ch'ng
Li Shyan; Mahfudz
Anis Shafina; Azman
Hakimah; Zainal Alam
Mohammad Mudzakir; Saib
Ernisha; Rosaland
Nor Syahirah; Ahmad Sabri
Muhammad Izzat
Neph-ex: a 3D printed interventional radiology training tool for nephrostomy exchange
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
author_facet Ch'ng
Li Shyan; Mahfudz
Anis Shafina; Azman
Hakimah; Zainal Alam
Mohammad Mudzakir; Saib
Ernisha; Rosaland
Nor Syahirah; Ahmad Sabri
Muhammad Izzat
author_sort Ch'ng
spelling Ch'ng, Li Shyan; Mahfudz, Anis Shafina; Azman, Hakimah; Zainal Alam, Mohammad Mudzakir; Saib, Ernisha; Rosaland, Nor Syahirah; Ahmad Sabri, Muhammad Izzat
Neph-ex: a 3D printed interventional radiology training tool for nephrostomy exchange
BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
English
Article; Early Access
Objectives Fluoroscopic guided procedures are a mainstay for interventional radiology (IR) procedures. Practice is needed for the novice to interpret fluoroscopic images and simultaneously perform the procedure hands-on as well as control the foot pedal to screen. We describe the development of a training simulation model which simulates the human kidney, ureter, and bladder.Methods Stereolithography (SLA) 3D print technology using SLA resin and Anycubic SLA printer were employed. A plastic tubing was used to connect the 3D printed kidney and bladder as the ureter. This simulation model permits fluoroscopic guided filling of pelvicalyceal system with contrast as well as ureteric stenting, guidewire, and drainage catheter manipulation. Effectiveness of the model to attain skills for nephrostomy exchange and ureteric stenting was obtained via questionnaire from trainees prior to and after utilizing the model.Results The 3D printing simulation model of the kidney, ureter, and bladder system enables trainees to perform nephrostomy exchange, nephrostogram, and antegrade stenting. Participants felt more confident to perform the procedures as they were more familiar with the procedure. Besides that, participants felt their wire and catheter manipulation skills have improved after using the simulation model.Conclusions Neph-ex simulation model is safe and effective for hands-on training in improving proficiency of fluoroscopy-guided nephrostomy exchange and antegrade ureteric stenting.Advances in knowledge As of our knowledge, there are no commercially available simulation models for fluoroscopic guided nephrostomy exchange and ureteric stent deployment. No article on nephrostomy exchange simulation model has been published before.
OXFORD UNIV PRESS
0007-1285
1748-880X
2024


10.1093/bjr/tqae184
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging

WOS:001313177100001
https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001313177100001
title Neph-ex: a 3D printed interventional radiology training tool for nephrostomy exchange
title_short Neph-ex: a 3D printed interventional radiology training tool for nephrostomy exchange
title_full Neph-ex: a 3D printed interventional radiology training tool for nephrostomy exchange
title_fullStr Neph-ex: a 3D printed interventional radiology training tool for nephrostomy exchange
title_full_unstemmed Neph-ex: a 3D printed interventional radiology training tool for nephrostomy exchange
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description Objectives Fluoroscopic guided procedures are a mainstay for interventional radiology (IR) procedures. Practice is needed for the novice to interpret fluoroscopic images and simultaneously perform the procedure hands-on as well as control the foot pedal to screen. We describe the development of a training simulation model which simulates the human kidney, ureter, and bladder.Methods Stereolithography (SLA) 3D print technology using SLA resin and Anycubic SLA printer were employed. A plastic tubing was used to connect the 3D printed kidney and bladder as the ureter. This simulation model permits fluoroscopic guided filling of pelvicalyceal system with contrast as well as ureteric stenting, guidewire, and drainage catheter manipulation. Effectiveness of the model to attain skills for nephrostomy exchange and ureteric stenting was obtained via questionnaire from trainees prior to and after utilizing the model.Results The 3D printing simulation model of the kidney, ureter, and bladder system enables trainees to perform nephrostomy exchange, nephrostogram, and antegrade stenting. Participants felt more confident to perform the procedures as they were more familiar with the procedure. Besides that, participants felt their wire and catheter manipulation skills have improved after using the simulation model.Conclusions Neph-ex simulation model is safe and effective for hands-on training in improving proficiency of fluoroscopy-guided nephrostomy exchange and antegrade ureteric stenting.Advances in knowledge As of our knowledge, there are no commercially available simulation models for fluoroscopic guided nephrostomy exchange and ureteric stent deployment. No article on nephrostomy exchange simulation model has been published before.
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