Microneu: A New Novel Dynamic Non-Living Microsurgery Model

Ozad, Ulvan

doi:10.20319/lijhls.2016.21.4145

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“…The use of cryopreserved rat vessels has been suggested as a useful way of learning microsurgical skills as they can be obtained from rats used in other laboratory experiments (Lausada et al, ; Ozad, ). Cryopreserved rat aorta model demonstrated both face and construct validity and has been validated by two independent studies (Kim et al, ; Ghanem et al, ).…”

Section: Animal Cadaveric Tissue Modelsmentioning

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Current status of simulation and training models in microsurgery: A systematic review

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With the prolific uptake of simulation-based training courses, this systematic review aims to identify the available microsurgical simulation and training models, their status of validation, associated studies, and levels of evidence (LoE) for each training model, thereby establishing a level of recommendation (LoR). MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases were searched for English language articles, describing microsurgery simulators and/or validation studies. All studies were assessed for LoE, and each model was subsequently awarded a LoR using a modified Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine classification, adapted for education, with 1 being the highest and 4 the lowest score. A total of 86 studies were identified describing 64 models and simulators ranging from bench models, cadaveric animal tissue, cadaveric human tissue, live animal models, virtual reality simulators, and training curricula. Of these, 49 simulators had at least one validation study. Models were assessed for face (n = 42), content (n = 31), construct (n = 25), transfer (n = 10), and concurrent validity (n = 1) by these studies. The most commonly identified modality was bench models (n = 28) followed by cadaveric animal tissue (n = 24). The cryopreserved rat aorta model received the highest LoR followed by chicken wing, chicken thigh and practice cardboard models. Microsurgery simulation is a growing field and increasing numbers of models are being produced. However, there are still only a few validation studies with a high LoE. It is therefore imperative that training models and/or programs are evaluated for validity and efficacy in order to allow utilization in microsurgical skills acquisition.

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confidence: 99%

Current status of simulation and training models in microsurgery: A systematic review

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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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Microneu: A New Novel Dynamic Non-Living Microsurgery Model

Cited by 2 publications

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Current status of simulation and training models in microsurgery: A systematic review

Current status of simulation and training models in microsurgery: A systematic review

Microsurgery Training in Plastic Surgery

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