title: Hysteroscopic training: the butternut pumpkin model.
abstract: Operative hysteroscopy involves significant hand-eye coordination, utilizing energy sources, video imaging, and the safe control of distending media. We describe a safe, effective, inexpensive, and reproducible method of developing the skills and hand-eye coordination for diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy. In this inanimate model, advanced surgical skills can be practiced, and realistic, simulated electrosurgery including resection of the endometrium and rollerball ablation can be performed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endo-Gynaecology, Royal Hospital for Women and University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia.
authors.forename: Ashley
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kingston
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Abbott
authors.forename: Meg
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lenart
authors.forename: Thierry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Vancaillie
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D020702:Hysteroscopes; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D007396:Internship and Residency; D017145:Models, Educational; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity