Developing a Three-Layered Synthetic Microsurgical Simulation Vessel

Cooper, Lilli; Sindali, Katia; Srinivasan, Karthik; Jones, Martin; Nugent, Nora

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1657791

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“… 12 Silastic tubes, polyethylene tubes wrapped with synthetic adventitia, and synthetic simulation vessels have been suggested to simulate blood vessel size and shape. 13 – 16 A silicone-based simulation model has been proposed for use in peripheral nerve microsurgery training, mimicking human tissues mechanically and cosmetically. 17 …”

Section: Microsurgery Training Modelsmentioning

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Microsurgery Training in Plastic Surgery

Kania

Chang

Abu‐Ghname

et al. 2020

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Summary: Advances in surgical instruments, magnification technology, perforator dissection techniques, and vascular imaging over the past decades have facilitated exponential growth in the field of microsurgery. With wide application potential including but not limited to limb salvage, breast reconstruction, lymphedema treatment, and sex affirmation surgery, microsurgery represents a critical skill set that powerfully augments the reconstructive armamentarium of plastic surgeons. Accordingly, microsurgical training is now a critical component of the plastic surgery residency education curriculum. Trainees must meet minimum microsurgery case requirements in addition to the core competencies outlined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Through the use of simulation models, residency programs increasingly incorporate early skills development and assessment in microsurgery in the laboratory. Beyond residency, microsurgery fellowships offer additional exposure and refinement by offering volume, complexity, autonomy, and possible focused specialization. With continued refinement in technology and advances in knowledge, new types of simulation training models will continue to be developed and incorporated into microsurgery training curricula.

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Microsurgery Training in Plastic Surgery

Kania

Chang

Abu‐Ghname

et al. 2020

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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“…These include manufactured prosthetic vessels that have a size comparable to that of human vessels, with the added realism of a surrounding adventitial layer. 52 , 53 Though synthetic simulators lack some of the anatomic representation of animal and cadaver models, synthetic models act as tools for basic training without added ethical considerations and high costs. At this time, microsurgical synthetic models are not cheaper or better models than the nonliving and living animal models and therefore are not commonly used.…”

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Use of Simulation in Plastic Surgery Training

Agrawal

Turner

Grome

et al. 2020

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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The nationwide focus on patient safety and the health of residents has increased the demand for educational tools outside the operating room. Simulation is a valuable tool for assessing and developing surgical skills in a controlled and safe environment. The use of simulation as a formal component of training has been increasing in various surgical subspecialties. In general surgery, simulation examinations such as the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery and Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery have become a prerequisite to board certification. Although formal simulation examinations in plastic surgery are not universal, there has been an increase in the use of simulation to increase resident competency in the operating room. For now, we will review the current state of simulation in craniofacial, hand, microvascular, and esthetic surgery and discuss applications for the future. We will also discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality in plastic surgery training and testing.

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“…Unlike traditional surgery, experience with microsurgical instruments and performing with microscope is very important for success. 1 Generally, microsurgical training programs involve silastic tubes and practice on experimental animals or cadavers. 2 , 3 The use of experimental animals and cadavers in microsurgical training is believed to be a gold standard.…”

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