Table 2.
Characteristics of surgeries for 3D models and cadavers.
| Surgeries for 3D models (n = 17) | Surgeries for cadavers (n = 17) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSATS score | 50.41 ± 13.31 | 48.29 ± 16.01 | 0.36 |
| Progress status | |||
| Progress of surgeries (median, IQR) | 5 (1.5–4.5) | 5 (4–6) | 0.48 |
| 7: Frontal sinusotomy (n, %) | 3 (17.65%) | 2 (11.76%) | |
| 6: Sphenoidotomy (n, %) | 4 (23.53%) | 4 (23.53%) | |
| 5: Posterior ethmoidectomy (n, %) | 6 (35.29%) | 5 (29.41%) | |
| 4: Anterior ethmoidectomy (n, %) | 3 (17.65%) | 4 (23.53%) | |
| 3: MMA (n, %) | 1 (5.88%) | 1 (5.88%) | |
| 2: Uncinectomy (n, %) | 0 (0%) | 1 (5.88%) | |
| 1: None (n, %) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Spending time | |||
| Time taken for a mini-ESS (sec) | 21:29 ± 0:10 | 20:33 ± 0:07 | 0.53 |
OSATS: Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills, IQR: interquartile range, MMA: Middle meatus antrostomy, Mini-ESS: middle meatal antrostomy and anterior ethmoidectomy.