A novel, reusable, realistic neurosurgical training simulator for cerebrovascular bypass surgery: Iatrotek^® bypass simulator validation study and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microanastomosis is a challenging technique requiring continuous training to be mastered. Several models have been proposed, but few effectively reflect a real bypass surgery; even fewer are reusable, most are not easily accessible, and the setting is often quite long. We aim to validate a simplified, ready-to-use, reusable, ergonomic bypass simulator.

Methods

Twelve novice and two expert neurosurgeons completed eight End-to-End (EE), eight End-to-Side (ES), and eight Side-to-Side (SS) microanastomoses using 2-mm synthetic vessels. Data on time to perform bypass (TPB), number of sutures and time required to stop potential leaks were collected. After the last training, participants completed a Likert Like Survey for bypass simulator evaluation. Each participant was

SUBMITTER: D'Andrea M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9947354 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature