Table 1 Baseline training and exam scores.

From: A randomized cohort study on the use of 3D printed models to enhance surgical training in suturing techniques

  

Basic pad group

3D-printed model group

P value

First training (all using basic pad)

Score

69.4 ± 11.2

74.6 ± 8.5

0.313

Time (min)

9.3 ± 1.9

9.1 ± 1.2

0.735

Fourth training (all using basic pad)

Score

94.8 ± 4.6

94.2 ± 4.2

0.829

Time (min)

7.4 ± 1.4

8.2 ± 0.8

0.222

Exam 1 (biliary-enteric anastomosis)

Score

28.3 ± 1.7

31.6 ± 1.7

0.001

Time (min)

15.1 ± 2.2

14.9 ± 2.5

0.818

First laparoscopic training (all using basic pad)

Score

50.2 ± 1.8

50.1 ± 1.7

0.902

Time (min)

29.6 ± 1.7

29.7 ± 1.6

0.905

Exam 2 (laparoscopic side-to-side anastomosis)

Score

25.6 ± 1.6

30.0 ± 1.9

<0.001

Time (min)

35.2 ± 8.5

26.7 ± 3.0

0.018

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