Simulated Surgery Rehearsal (MIPN)

Patient-specific Simulated Procedure Rehearsal for Minimally Invasive Surgery

The purpose of the study is to evaluate patient-specific surgical simulation by permitting pre-operative rehearsals, in the form of the surgeon completing a dry run of the procedure on a model constructed from the patient's radiological studies that replicates every aspect of their organs. The investigators' aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of this form of practice in optimizing intraoperative and postoperative outcomes . The investigators hope eventually to use these rehearsals as a standard study tool for surgical training.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients scheduled to undergo MIPN surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center
• Ability to give informed consent
• Willing to participate in the study
• Any racial or ethnic origin

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to give informed consent