Table 3 Resident perceived value of virtual model in surgical skill acquisition
From: Comparison of cadaveric and isomorphic virtual haptic simulation in temporal bone training
Surgical skill | Mean value ± SD (1 = not beneficial, 7 = very beneficial) |
|---|---|
Canal wall up mastoidectomy | 4.9 ± 1.7 |
Facial recess approach | 4.8 ± 1.8 |
Canal wall down mastoidectomy | 5.1 ± 1.4 |
Inside out mastoidectomy | 4.7 ± 1.8 |
Bondy mastoidectomy | 4.8 ± 1.6 |
Sigmoid sinus decompression | 4.4 ± 2.0 |
Dural plate decompression | 4.6 ± 2.0 |
Labyrinthectomy | 5.0 ± 1.5 |
Translabyrinthine approach to IAC | 5.2 ± 1.3 |
Middle fossa approach to IAC | 4.7 ± 1.8 |
Middle fossa approach to superior canal dehiscence | 5.0 ± 1.5 |