From virtual to reality: application of a novel 3D printing hollow model for early-stage lung cancer in the clinical teaching of thoracoscopic sublobar resection

BackgroundThe integration of medical-engineering interdisciplinary technology has transformed clinical skills and anatomical knowledge teaching. Three-dimensional printing (3DP), an innovative tool, shows promise in enhancing surgical training and anatomical understanding. This study evaluates the e...

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Main Authors: Di Yang, Yafei Miao, Linqian Li, Qing Yu, Qiang Guo, Hefei Li, Xuguang Zhang, Shujie Cheng, Jinghua Li, Ke Zhang
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author Di Yang
Di Yang
Yafei Miao
Yafei Miao
Linqian Li
Linqian Li
Linqian Li
Qing Yu
Qing Yu
Qiang Guo
Hefei Li
Xuguang Zhang
Shujie Cheng
Shujie Cheng
Jinghua Li
Jinghua Li
Ke Zhang
Ke Zhang
Ke Zhang
Ke Zhang
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Di Yang
Yafei Miao
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Linqian Li
Linqian Li
Qing Yu
Qing Yu
Qiang Guo
Hefei Li
Xuguang Zhang
Shujie Cheng
Shujie Cheng
Jinghua Li
Jinghua Li
Ke Zhang
Ke Zhang
Ke Zhang
Ke Zhang
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description BackgroundThe integration of medical-engineering interdisciplinary technology has transformed clinical skills and anatomical knowledge teaching. Three-dimensional printing (3DP), an innovative tool, shows promise in enhancing surgical training and anatomical understanding. This study evaluates the educational efficacy of a 3DP lung cancer model optimized for surgery in teaching thoracoscopic sublobar resection.MethodsA total of 62 clinical interns were randomly assigned into two groups: a 3D visualization (3DV) model group and a 3DP model group. Pre- and post-teaching test scores were compared to assess the effectiveness of both models in enhancing anatomical knowledge and surgical skills. Additionally, feedback was collected from the interns regarding the advantages of each model.ResultsThere was no significant difference in the pre-teaching test scores between the two groups (P > 0.05). However, post-teaching scores in the 3DP group were significantly higher than those in the 3DV group (P < 0.05). Survey feedback revealed that the 3DV group excelled in convenience (P < 0.001), while the 3DP group demonstrated superiority in the ease of knowledge acquisition and understanding of vascular spatial relationships (P < 0.001). No significant differences were found between the two groups regarding model intuitiveness and identification of the lung segment range influenced by the safety margin (P > 0.05).ConclusionThe 3DP model, featuring a transparent hollow sublobar boundary, significantly improved comprehension of complex anatomical relationships and enhanced teaching outcomes in surgical skills. It offers an innovative and effective tool for teaching thoracoscopic sublobar resection, with potential applications in surgical navigation.
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spelling doaj-art-bf2daa888af149cb8cec3415ce74d0cd2025-08-20T03:14:25ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Oncology2234-943X2025-05-011510.3389/fonc.2025.15265921526592From virtual to reality: application of a novel 3D printing hollow model for early-stage lung cancer in the clinical teaching of thoracoscopic sublobar resectionDi Yang0Di Yang1Yafei Miao2Yafei Miao3Linqian Li4Linqian Li5Linqian Li6Qing Yu7Qing Yu8Qiang Guo9Hefei Li10Xuguang Zhang11Shujie Cheng12Shujie Cheng13Jinghua Li14Jinghua Li15Ke Zhang16Ke Zhang17Ke Zhang18Ke Zhang19Clinical Medical College of Hebei University, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, ChinaThoracic Surgery Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, ChinaClinical Medical College of Hebei University, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, ChinaThoracic Surgery Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, ChinaInstitute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, ChinaBasic Research Key Laboratory of General Surgery for Digital Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, China3D Image and 3D Printing Center, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, ChinaClinical Medical College of Hebei University, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, ChinaThoracic Surgery Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, ChinaThoracic Surgery Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, ChinaThoracic Surgery Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, ChinaThoracic Surgery Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, ChinaBasic Research Key Laboratory of General Surgery for Digital Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, ChinaSurgical Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, ChinaBasic Research Key Laboratory of General Surgery for Digital Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, ChinaSurgical Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, ChinaThoracic Surgery Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, ChinaInstitute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, ChinaBasic Research Key Laboratory of General Surgery for Digital Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, China3D Image and 3D Printing Center, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, ChinaBackgroundThe integration of medical-engineering interdisciplinary technology has transformed clinical skills and anatomical knowledge teaching. Three-dimensional printing (3DP), an innovative tool, shows promise in enhancing surgical training and anatomical understanding. This study evaluates the educational efficacy of a 3DP lung cancer model optimized for surgery in teaching thoracoscopic sublobar resection.MethodsA total of 62 clinical interns were randomly assigned into two groups: a 3D visualization (3DV) model group and a 3DP model group. Pre- and post-teaching test scores were compared to assess the effectiveness of both models in enhancing anatomical knowledge and surgical skills. Additionally, feedback was collected from the interns regarding the advantages of each model.ResultsThere was no significant difference in the pre-teaching test scores between the two groups (P > 0.05). However, post-teaching scores in the 3DP group were significantly higher than those in the 3DV group (P < 0.05). Survey feedback revealed that the 3DV group excelled in convenience (P < 0.001), while the 3DP group demonstrated superiority in the ease of knowledge acquisition and understanding of vascular spatial relationships (P < 0.001). No significant differences were found between the two groups regarding model intuitiveness and identification of the lung segment range influenced by the safety margin (P > 0.05).ConclusionThe 3DP model, featuring a transparent hollow sublobar boundary, significantly improved comprehension of complex anatomical relationships and enhanced teaching outcomes in surgical skills. It offers an innovative and effective tool for teaching thoracoscopic sublobar resection, with potential applications in surgical navigation.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1526592/fullmedical educationclinical teaching3D visualization3D printingsublobar resection
spellingShingle Di Yang
Di Yang
Yafei Miao
Yafei Miao
Linqian Li
Linqian Li
Linqian Li
Qing Yu
Qing Yu
Qiang Guo
Hefei Li
Xuguang Zhang
Shujie Cheng
Shujie Cheng
Jinghua Li
Jinghua Li
Ke Zhang
Ke Zhang
Ke Zhang
Ke Zhang
From virtual to reality: application of a novel 3D printing hollow model for early-stage lung cancer in the clinical teaching of thoracoscopic sublobar resection
Frontiers in Oncology
medical education
clinical teaching
3D visualization
3D printing
sublobar resection
title From virtual to reality: application of a novel 3D printing hollow model for early-stage lung cancer in the clinical teaching of thoracoscopic sublobar resection
title_full From virtual to reality: application of a novel 3D printing hollow model for early-stage lung cancer in the clinical teaching of thoracoscopic sublobar resection
title_fullStr From virtual to reality: application of a novel 3D printing hollow model for early-stage lung cancer in the clinical teaching of thoracoscopic sublobar resection
title_full_unstemmed From virtual to reality: application of a novel 3D printing hollow model for early-stage lung cancer in the clinical teaching of thoracoscopic sublobar resection
title_short From virtual to reality: application of a novel 3D printing hollow model for early-stage lung cancer in the clinical teaching of thoracoscopic sublobar resection
title_sort from virtual to reality application of a novel 3d printing hollow model for early stage lung cancer in the clinical teaching of thoracoscopic sublobar resection
topic medical education
clinical teaching
3D visualization
3D printing
sublobar resection
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1526592/full
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