Stereoscopic Three-Dimensional Neuroanatomy Lectures Enhance Neurosurgical Training: Prospective Comparison with Traditional Teaching

Stereoscopic three-dimensional (3D) imaging is increasingly used in the teaching of neuroanatomy and although this is mainly aimed at undergraduate medical students, it has enormous potential for enhancing the training of neurosurgeons. This study aims to assess whether 3D lecturing is an effective...

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Published in:World neurosurgery 2017-12, Vol.108, p.917-923.e5
Main Authors: Clark, Anna D., Guilfoyle, Mathew R., Candy, Nicholas G., Budohoski, Karol P., Hofmann, Riikka, Barone, Damiano G., Santarius, Thomas, Kirollos, Ramez W., Trivedi, Rikin A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cadaver
Educational Measurement
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Models, Anatomic
Neuroanatomy - education
Neuroimaging
Neurosurgery - education
Teaching
Three-dimensional
Two-dimensional
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Summary:Stereoscopic three-dimensional (3D) imaging is increasingly used in the teaching of neuroanatomy and although this is mainly aimed at undergraduate medical students, it has enormous potential for enhancing the training of neurosurgeons. This study aims to assess whether 3D lecturing is an effective method of enhancing the knowledge and confidence of neurosurgeons and how it compares with traditional two-dimensional (2D) lecturing and cadaveric training. Three separate teaching sessions for neurosurgical trainees were organized: 1) 2D course (2D lecture + cadaveric session), 2) 3D lecture alone, and 3) 3D course (3D lecture + cadaveric session). Before and after each session, delegates were asked to complete questionnaires containing questions relating to surgical experience, anatomic knowledge, confidence in performing procedures, and perceived value of 3D, 2D, and cadaveric teaching. Although both 2D and 3D lectures and courses were similarly effective at improving self-rated knowledge and understanding, the 3D lecture and course were associated with significantly greater gains in confidence reported by the delegates for performing a subfrontal approach and sylvian fissure dissection. Stereoscopic 3D lectures provide neurosurgical trainees with greater confidence for performing standard operative approaches and enhances the benefit of subsequent practical experience in developing technical skills in cadaveric dissection.
ISSN:1878-8750
1878-8769
DOI:10.1016/j.wneu.2017.09.019