Evaluating the optimal training paradigm for transcarotid artery revascularization based on worldwide experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) is a new hybrid approach to carotid artery revascularization. Proctored training on live cases is an effort-, time-, and resource-intensive approach to learning new procedures. We analyzed the worldwide experience with TCAR to develop objective performance metrics for the procedure and compared the effectiveness of training physicians using cadavers or synthetic models to that of traditional in-person training on live cases.

Methods

Physicians underwent one of three mandatory training programs: (1) in-person proctoring on live TCAR procedures, (2) supervised training on human cadavers, and (3) supervised training on synthetic models. The training details and information from all subsequent independently performed TCAR p

SUBMITTER: Lal BK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8792193 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature