A porcine ex-vivo model to train scrotal exploration in a regional Australian centre: a pilot study
This study demonstrates the success of a novel porcine <i>ex-vivo</i> model in facilitating teaching of scrotal exploration and orchidopexy for junior surgeons in regional Australia. This pilot study demonstrates acquisition and retention of competency with a porcine model which may facilitate broader education in this emergency procedure to urology and general surgical trainees.
Authors
- Lakal Dissabandara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1549-8991)
- Steven Sowter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8393-5538)
- Paul A. Bergamin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7846-5858)
- Cameron Sowter
- Zoe Williams
- Lorane Gaborit
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- Calvary Riverina Hospital (AU)
- St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney (AU)
- Wagga Wagga Base Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Translational Andrology and Urology
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21037/tau-2025-1-890
- Primary Topic
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00