Hypospadias Reconstruction Training: Development of an Ex-Vivo Model for Objective Evaluation of Surgical Skills

<h3>Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">To objectively evaluate technical skill acquisition in hypospadias repair procedures during surgical training using noninvasive wearable sensor technology. </p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">We combined subjec...

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Main Author: Tariq Abbas (368053) (author)
Other Authors: Sibel Tiryaki (18180436) (author), Ali Tekin (22155874) (author), Nicolas Fernandez (1664728) (author), Mohamed Fawzy (10724622) (author), Ibrahim Ulman (20487140) (author), Alp Numanoglu (10092948) (author), Ahmed Hadidi (18180439) (author), Mansour Ali (11247783) (author), Iqbal Hassan (22155274) (author), Muhammad Chowdhury (3664999) (author)
Published: 2025
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Ali Tekin (22155874)
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Ahmed Hadidi (18180439)
Mansour Ali (11247783)
Iqbal Hassan (22155274)
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Nicolas Fernandez (1664728)
Mohamed Fawzy (10724622)
Ibrahim Ulman (20487140)
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Sibel Tiryaki (18180436)
Ali Tekin (22155874)
Nicolas Fernandez (1664728)
Mohamed Fawzy (10724622)
Ibrahim Ulman (20487140)
Alp Numanoglu (10092948)
Ahmed Hadidi (18180439)
Mansour Ali (11247783)
Iqbal Hassan (22155274)
Muhammad Chowdhury (3664999)
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Clinical sciences
Engineering
Biomedical engineering
Hypospadias repair
Surgical training
Electromyography (EMG)
Wearable sensors
Objective skill assessment
Machine learning
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description <h3>Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">To objectively evaluate technical skill acquisition in hypospadias repair procedures during surgical training using noninvasive wearable sensor technology. </p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">We combined subjective video evaluations with objective electromyography (EMG) measurements in a hands-on hypospadias training course. Surgeons wore wireless EMG and accelerometer sensors on their dominant hand while performing tasks on ex-vivo cadaveric calf penises. The study focused on 4 skills as follows: urethral mobilization, dorsal inlay graft harvest/implantation, meatal-based flap urethroplasty, and dorsal plication. Machine learning techniques analyzed muscle activation patterns and attributes for assessing surgical precision. </p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The course included 18 participants (10 female, 8 males; average age 40.18 ± 8.46 years) categorized as novice (n = 10, <3 years’ experience), intermediate (n = 5, 3-5 years), and expert (n = 3, >5 years). Video evaluations did not reveal significant differences due to short-term training. However, EMG measurements showed significant reductions in average EMG power, total time, dominant frequency, and cumulative muscle workload after training. Additionally, the mean power spectral density of the EMG signal decreased notably post-training. </p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">This study presents a structured approach for hypospadias training and highlights the effectiveness of wearable sensor technology for objective skill assessment. While video evaluations did not detect significant changes, EMG data provided measurable differences in skill acquisition, suggesting that wearable sensors could enhance objective evaluations of surgical proficiency in residency programs.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Urology<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2024.09.013" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2024.09.013</a></p>
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spelling Hypospadias Reconstruction Training: Development of an Ex-Vivo Model for Objective Evaluation of Surgical SkillsTariq Abbas (368053)Sibel Tiryaki (18180436)Ali Tekin (22155874)Nicolas Fernandez (1664728)Mohamed Fawzy (10724622)Ibrahim Ulman (20487140)Alp Numanoglu (10092948)Ahmed Hadidi (18180439)Mansour Ali (11247783)Iqbal Hassan (22155274)Muhammad Chowdhury (3664999)Biomedical and clinical sciencesClinical sciencesEngineeringBiomedical engineeringHypospadias repairSurgical trainingElectromyography (EMG)Wearable sensorsObjective skill assessmentMachine learning<h3>Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">To objectively evaluate technical skill acquisition in hypospadias repair procedures during surgical training using noninvasive wearable sensor technology. </p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">We combined subjective video evaluations with objective electromyography (EMG) measurements in a hands-on hypospadias training course. Surgeons wore wireless EMG and accelerometer sensors on their dominant hand while performing tasks on ex-vivo cadaveric calf penises. The study focused on 4 skills as follows: urethral mobilization, dorsal inlay graft harvest/implantation, meatal-based flap urethroplasty, and dorsal plication. Machine learning techniques analyzed muscle activation patterns and attributes for assessing surgical precision. </p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The course included 18 participants (10 female, 8 males; average age 40.18 ± 8.46 years) categorized as novice (n = 10, <3 years’ experience), intermediate (n = 5, 3-5 years), and expert (n = 3, >5 years). Video evaluations did not reveal significant differences due to short-term training. However, EMG measurements showed significant reductions in average EMG power, total time, dominant frequency, and cumulative muscle workload after training. Additionally, the mean power spectral density of the EMG signal decreased notably post-training. </p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">This study presents a structured approach for hypospadias training and highlights the effectiveness of wearable sensor technology for objective skill assessment. While video evaluations did not detect significant changes, EMG data provided measurable differences in skill acquisition, suggesting that wearable sensors could enhance objective evaluations of surgical proficiency in residency programs.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Urology<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2024.09.013" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2024.09.013</a></p>2025-01-10T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.urology.2024.09.013https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Hypospadias_Reconstruction_Training_Development_of_an_Ex-Vivo_Model_for_Objective_Evaluation_of_Surgical_Skills/30024322CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/300243222025-01-10T09:00:00Z
spellingShingle Hypospadias Reconstruction Training: Development of an Ex-Vivo Model for Objective Evaluation of Surgical Skills
Tariq Abbas (368053)
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Clinical sciences
Engineering
Biomedical engineering
Hypospadias repair
Surgical training
Electromyography (EMG)
Wearable sensors
Objective skill assessment
Machine learning
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title Hypospadias Reconstruction Training: Development of an Ex-Vivo Model for Objective Evaluation of Surgical Skills
title_full Hypospadias Reconstruction Training: Development of an Ex-Vivo Model for Objective Evaluation of Surgical Skills
title_fullStr Hypospadias Reconstruction Training: Development of an Ex-Vivo Model for Objective Evaluation of Surgical Skills
title_full_unstemmed Hypospadias Reconstruction Training: Development of an Ex-Vivo Model for Objective Evaluation of Surgical Skills
title_short Hypospadias Reconstruction Training: Development of an Ex-Vivo Model for Objective Evaluation of Surgical Skills
title_sort Hypospadias Reconstruction Training: Development of an Ex-Vivo Model for Objective Evaluation of Surgical Skills
topic Biomedical and clinical sciences
Clinical sciences
Engineering
Biomedical engineering
Hypospadias repair
Surgical training
Electromyography (EMG)
Wearable sensors
Objective skill assessment
Machine learning