Table 6 Open-ended feedback from otolaryngologists and resident trainees
Open-ended question summary | ||
|---|---|---|
Questions | Resident Trainees | Attending Surgeons |
Advantages of CardinalSim | Learning anatomy, teaching anatomy, patient-specific practice | Reduce cadaveric laboratory costs, teaching residents (emphasis on junior), patient-specific drilling |
Limitations of CardinalSim | Ergonomics, haptics, lack of soft tissue structures (blood, fascia, skin, muscles) | Haptics, no simulation of blood, ergonomics |
Role in patient consent and education | Generally agree with potential role | Mixed response |
Timing / location of pre-operative drilling | 24–48 h before OR / Clinic | 24–48 h before OR / Clinic |
Potential benefits of CardinalSim | Increased confidence, reduced OR times, reduced complications | Reduced OR time, reduced complicatons |