Evaluation of 3D-printed vs. digital models in simulation-based training for iliac endovascular interventions
Transparent 3D-printed models present a valuable, and potentially superior, alternative to established digital simulators. They achieve higher scores in face and construct validity as well as surpass the digital simulator in concurrent validity. Flexibility emerges as a key factor, significantly enhancing the fidelity and overall training experience of 3D-printed models.
Authors
- Michaela Kluckner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6108-7395)
- Sabine Wipper (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1345-5947)
- Elke R. Gizewski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6859-8377)
- David Wippel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4548-485X)
- Florian Enzmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7200-4145)
- Miar Ouaret (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6189-064X)
- M. Lutz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8141-8006)
- Inez Ohashi Torres
- Bernhard Dorweiler
- Moritz Wegner
Institutions
- Innsbruck Medical University (AT)
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
- University of Cologne (DE)
- University Hospital Cologne (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- 3D Printing in Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41205-026-00320-2
- Primary Topic
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00