A 3D printed model of the female pelvis for practical education of gynecological pelvic examination
Kiesel M, Beyers I, Kalisz A, Joukhadar R, Woeckel A, Herbert SL, Curtaz C, Wulff C (2022)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2022
Journal
Book Volume: 8
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.1186/s41205-022-00139-7
Abstract
Background Pelvic palpation is a core component of every Gynecologic examination. It requires vigorous training, which is difficult due to its intimate nature, leading to a need of simulation. Up until now, there are mainly models available for mere palpation which do not offer adequate visualization of the concerning anatomical structures. In this study we present a 3D printed model of the female pelvis. It can improve both the practical teaching of gynecological pelvic examination for health care professionals and the spatial understanding of the relevant anatomy. Methods We developed a virtual, simplified model showing selected parts of the female pelvis. 3D printing was used to create a physical model. Results The life-size 3D printed model has the ability of being physically assembled step by step by its users. Consequently, it improves teaching especially when combining it with commercial phantoms, which are built solely for palpation training. This is achieved by correlating haptic and visual sensations with the resulting feedback received. Conclusion The presented 3D printed model of the female pelvis can be of aid for visualizing and teaching pelvic anatomy and examination to medical staff. 3D printing provides the possibility of creating, multiplying, adapting and sharing such data worldwide with little investment of resources. Thus, an important contribution to the international medical community can be made for training this challenging examination.
Authors with CRIS profile
Adam Kalisz
Lehrstuhl für Informationstechnik mit dem Schwerpunkt Kommunikationselektronik (Stiftungslehrstuhl)
Involved external institutions
Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
Germany (DE)
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Germany (DE)
Germany (DE)
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Germany (DE)
How to cite
APA:
Kiesel, M., Beyers, I., Kalisz, A., Joukhadar, R., Woeckel, A., Herbert, S.-L.,... Wulff, C. (2022). A 3D printed model of the female pelvis for practical education of gynecological pelvic examination. 3D Printing in Medicine, 8(1). https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s41205-022-00139-7
MLA:
Kiesel, Matthias, et al. "A 3D printed model of the female pelvis for practical education of gynecological pelvic examination." 3D Printing in Medicine 8.1 (2022).
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