Section: 
Rewiews
RewiewsSimulation techniques in otosurgery. The current state of the problem
E. A. Gilifanov (1), S. L. Fomina (1), L. B. Ardeeva (1), S. V. Taranova (1), T. P. Klemeshova (2), A. V. Prokhorenko (3)
(1) Pacific State Medical University, Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Vladivostok, 690002, Russia
(2) Sanmedservis, Bolshoy Kamen, 692804, Russia
(3) Kamchatka Regional Center for Medical Prevention, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, 683016, Russia
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18692/1810-4800-2018-6-98-103
ABSTRACT
The article presents an analysis of modern simulation techniques used in the training of otosurgeons. The review covers the works published in the databases of Pubmed, Cochrane, as well as in specialized domestic medical journals at the period from 2003 to 2018. The authors have determined the advantages of simulation training, analyzed various methods: classical dissection of the temporal bone, artificial temporal bones made using 3D-printing technology, temporal bones of various mammals, virtual reality simulators. The positive and negative aspects of each of the methods have been assessed. The emphasis has been made on the necessity to generate a leading practical skill for any otosurgeon: a surgeon–surgery microscope–drilling machine–aspirator tube. The authors conclude that at the present stage the virtual reality simulators are far from being perfect, they cannot claim leadership in the educational process. The most promising trend is the 3D-printed artificial temporal bones.
Publication date:
06.12.2018
Keywords:
simulation technologies, otosurgery, training, temporal bone. For citation:
Gilifanov E. A., Fomina S. L., Ardeeva L. B., Taranova S. V., Klemeshova T. P., Prokhorenko A. V. Simulation techniques in otosurgery. The current state of the problem. Rossiiskaya otorinolaringologiya. 2018;6:98–103. https://doi.org/10.18692/1810-4800-2018-6-98-103