Mediastinoscopy Training Model
Mediastinoscopy remains an important procedure for staging lung cancer, but fewer cases are being performed as less invasive techniques like endobronchial ultrasound become more common. This creates a training challenge, as residents have fewer opportunities to learn the anatomy and technique through direct experience.
In this work, a patient-based 3D printed model of the mediastinum was developed to support procedural training. The model was created from CT imaging and designed to replicate key anatomical structures while allowing hands-on practice with a mediastinoscope. Residents who trained with the model reported greater confidence in identifying anatomy and performing the procedure compared to those trained without it.
Publication Link: Annuls of Thoracic Surgery
Figure A: 3D rendering of the printed mediastinal model, showing color-coded anatomy and structural features designed to support visualization and mediastinoscopy training.
Figure B: Fellows interacting with the 3D printed mediastinal model, demonstrating hands-on use for anatomical learning and mediastinoscopy training.
Figure C: 3D printed mediastinal model with a mediastinoscope inserted, demonstrating how the scope is advanced and positioned as it would be during a patient procedure.