The role of motion tracking in assessing technical skill acquisition using a neonatal 3D-printed thoracoscopic esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula simulator
Acquiring the technical skills required for thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia with tracheo-esophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is challenging. A high-fidelity 3D-printed pediatric thoracoscopic EA/TEF simulator has been developed to address this issue. This study explored motion-tracking as an assessment tool to distinguish between surgeons of different expertise using the simulator.