Evaluation of a 3D Simulation Model for Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Validity Study in Residency Training
The three-dimensional simulation model demonstrated strong validity and reliability for UBE discectomy training. It successfully differentiated between experience levels and improved participants' confidence and technical skills. This simulator provides a safe and effective platform for developing UBE competencies during residency prior to real surgical application.
Authors
- Mehmet İlker Özer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5700-860X)
- Baran Can Alpergin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3575-0480)
- Bilal Abbasoğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9083-4038)
- Oğuz Kağan Demirtaş (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3913-5899)
- Hayri Kertmen
- Caner Unluer
- Süleyman Çağrı Akpınar
- Göktuğ Ülkü
- Çağrı Elbir
- İlker Solmaz
- Habibullah Dolgun
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (TR)
- Ankara University (TR)
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Acıbadem University (TR)
- Memorial Ankara Hospital (TR)
- Education Training And Research (US)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
- University of Health Sciences Antigua (AG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2026-02-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2026.124887
- Primary Topic
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00