A Durable, Realistic, Low-Cost Training Model for Percutaneous Renal Access Using Ballistic Gelatin

Authors

Jonathan Ewald, Loma Linda University School of MedicineFollow
Julie Cheng, Loma Linda University Medical CenterFollow
Shawn Engelhart, Loma Linda University School of MedicineFollow
Michael Wilkinson, Loma Linda University School of MedicineFollow
Mohammad Hajiha, Loma Linda University Medical CenterFollow
Hillary Wagner, Loma Linda University Medical CenterFollow
Duane D. Baldwin, Loma Linda University Medical CenterFollow

Class Year

2020

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to design and implement a durable, realistic, and low-cost phantom kidney model for percutaneous renal access that could improve a novice surgeon’s technical skills without compromising patient safety.

Recommended Citation

Ewald, Jonathan; Cheng, Julie; Engelhart, Shawn; Wilkinson, Michael; Hajiha, Mohammad; Wagner, Hillary; and Baldwin, Duane D. (2018) "A Durable, Realistic, Low-Cost Training Model for Percutaneous Renal Access Using Ballistic Gelatin," Loma Linda University Student Journal: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 15.
Available at: https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/llu-student-journal/vol3/iss1/15