Techniques: Utility of a 3D printed bladder model for teaching minimally invasive urethrovesical anastomosis

摘要: The urethrovesical anastomosis (UVA) is one of the most challenging steps during a minimally invasive radical prostatectomy. Not surprisingly, invasive, in particular laparoscopic, prostatectomy associated with steep learning curve.1 With competency-based training on horizon, as well recent reduction resident work hours, surgical educators have shifted some outside operating room into skills labs. To reduce curves and improve education at our centre, we use hands-on 3D printed bladder bench model to emulate UVA task