The "chicken-leg anastomosis": Low-cost tissue-realistic simulation model for esophageal atresia training in pediatric surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Shifting the training from the operating room (OR) to simulation models has been proven effective in enhancing patient safety and reducing the learning time to achieve competency and increase the operative efficiency. Currently the field of pediatric surgery only offers few low-cost trainers for specialized training and these feature predominantly artificial and often unrealistic tissue. The aim of this study was to develop an easy access low-cost tissue-realistic simulation model for open training of esophageal atresia and to evaluate the acceptance in trainees and junior pediatric surgeons.

Materials and methods

The model is fashioned using reconfigured chicken skin from a chicken leg. To create a model of esophageal atresia, the chicken skin is dissected off

SUBMITTER: Palmisani F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9468334 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature