UroSim

UroSim would address the issue of relying on generic anatomy ureteroscopy trainers by printing models that are customized to a patient’s renal pelvicalyceal system.

This allows for representation of anatomical variations and would hopefully translate to better preparedness for that patient’s case. We believe this is a good solution because it would achieve a better balance between fidelity and cost than other models in this market. Creating an inexpensive, in-house, 3D-printed ureteroscopy simulator informed by the needs of Jefferson urology attendings and residents will allow Jefferson’s urology residents to gain experience and improve performance in ureteroscopy procedures.

Simulation training provides physicians and physicians-in-training with realistic, hands-on opportunities to hone their technique and planning skills in an effort to improve surgical quality and accountability. The emergence of 3D printing has offered a low-cost, innovative process of creating representations of realistic anatomical structures that has proven useful in medical education and surgical training and planning.