Minimally Invasive Tissue Extraction: Continued Growth through Simulation for OBGYN Residents

Authors

Angela Frankel, MD, MPH, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Melanie Hotz, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Patrick Teefey, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

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Description

Background

• Minimally invasive surgery often requires tissue morcellation for extraction of large surgical specimens.¹
• Surgeon comfort with tissue morcellation in gynecologic surgery is vital in providing a minimally invasive (MIS) approach.
• However, OBGYN residents often feel underprepared to perform this skill independently.²
• While practicing tissue morcellation in the OR is ideal, simulation has been shown to improve resident technical skill without risking increased operative time or associated morbidity.³
• This intervention seeks to build upon a prior simulation exercise, with the ultimate goal of improving OB-GYN resident self-reported comfort with minimally invasive tissue extraction.

Publication Date

5-3-2024

Keywords

gynecology, MIGS, OBGYN, education, surgical techniques, SIM, simulation, surgery

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Obstetrics and Gynecology

Comments

Presented at the 2024 Jefferson Health Equity and Quality Improvement (HEQI) Summit.

Recommended Citation

Frankel, MD, MPH, Angela; Hotz, MD, Melanie; and Teefey, MD, Patrick, "Minimally Invasive Tissue Extraction: Continued Growth through Simulation for OBGYN Residents" (2024). Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Posters. 19.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/obgynposters/19