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Pediatric Otolaryngology

Hands-On Slide Tracheoplasty Techniques Using 3D-Printed Simulation Models

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: Broadway E

    Lead Instructor(s)

  • Clare M. Richardson, MD

    Assistant Professor
    Phoenix Children's Hospital
    Phoenix, AZ, United States

    • Instructors(s)

  • Kaalan E. Johnson, MD

    Associate Professor, University of Washington
    Seattle Children's Hospital
    Seattle, WA, United States

  • Alessandro de Alarcón, MD, MPH

    Professor
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati, OH, United States

  • Luv R. Javia, MD

    Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, PA, United States

    • Instructor(s)

  • Catherine K. Hart, MD

    Professor Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital
    Cincinnati, OH, United States

  • Sanjay R. Parikh, MD

    Professor
    University of Washington / Seattle Children's Hospital
    Seattle, WA, United States

Disclosure(s):
Clare M. Richardson, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This simulation session reviews the theory, design, and technical considerations for cervicothoracic slide tracheoplasty and provides hands on experience with 3D printed trachea models. Three separate pathologies treated with slide tracheoplasty will be reviewed: complete tracheal rings, bridging bronchus, and tracheoesophageal fistula. Instructors for this session will be comprised of otolaryngologists who perform slide tracheoplasty regularly in their practice and have been heavily involved in teaching these techniques in various venues. It will begin with a panel discussion reviewing the pathologies and surgical techniques for slide tracheoplasty. It will also touch on 3D printed model development and the utility of advanced surgical planning for complex airway cases. Following that, at least half of the session will be dedicated to hands-on experience for participants, where they will perform slide tracheoplasty on their own individual models. Panelists will be available at approximately a 1:5 ratio to provide expertise and assist directly with the procedural simulations.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Increase participant understanding of surgical considerations and techniques for cervicothoracic slide tracheoplasty for complete tracheal rings, bridging bronchus, and tracheoesophageal fistula

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Provide hands-on experience and allow participants to perform slide tracheoplasties for each of the three above indications

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Illustrate the use of 3D printing as a technique for complex airway surgical planning and training

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Need for a way to improve planning, education, and skills practice for complex tracheal pathologies treated with slide tracheoplasty. Also provides an opportunity for hands-on learning and simulation of a surgery many otolaryngologists do not have extensive exposure to in training.