Balloon sinuplasty: does a model simulator improve ENT trainee competence?
Surgical confidence in performing balloon sinuplasty is generally low, especially among trainees. A balloon sinuplasty model simulator is able to improve this but further training and hands-on experience is required to facilitate translation of simulation acquired surgical skills to the operating theatre.
Authors
- Grace Khong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3974-1637)
- Robin Pinto
- Ravi Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9047-3279)
Institutions
- Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsann.2024.0075
- Primary Topic
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00