Anatomically Accurate, Low-Cost 3D-Printed Nasopharynx Simulator for Nasolaryngoscopy Training

Authors

Tal Sherman, Thomas Jefferson University; Drexel UniversityFollow
Robert Walker, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Voichita Bar-Ad, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Firas Mourtada, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

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Description

Introduction

- Flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy (NPL) is a core diagnostic and procedural skill in otolaryngology, radiation oncology, and related specialties. Early mastery is essential for safe patient care, but traditional training is limited by:

• Reliance on patient encounters, which may cause discomfort and restrict practice opportunities.
• High cost of commercial simulators(often $3,000–$5,000), restricting access across many programs.
• Lack of anatomical accuracyin available models, limiting their educational value.

- Gap: There is currently no accessible, anatomically faithful, and affordable tool for widespread trainee use.

- Objective: To design, fabricate, and validate a low-cost, anatomically accurate 3D-printed simulator for training in flexible NPL

Publication Date

9-22-2025

Keywords

3D Printing, nasopharyngolaryngoscopy, flexible endoscopy training, low cost medical simulator, medical education, affordable surgical training models

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Oncology | Radiation Medicine

Comments

Presented at the 2025 Department of Radiation Oncology Research Symposium.

Recommended Citation

Sherman, Tal; Walker, Robert; Bar-Ad, Voichita; and Mourtada, Firas, "Anatomically Accurate, Low-Cost 3D-Printed Nasopharynx Simulator for Nasolaryngoscopy Training" (2025). Department of Radiation Oncology Posters. 8.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/radoncposters/8