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Comparative Study
Advancing Neurosurgical Skills: A Comparative Study of Training Models for Intra-Extracranial Cerebral Bypass.
- Thania de Oca-Mora, Carlos Castillo-Rangel, Gerardo Marín, Cristofer Zarate-Calderon, Jonathan Samuel Zúñiga-Cordova, Daniel Oswaldo Davila-Rodriguez, Helen Ruvalcaba-Guerrero, Valeria Forlizzi, and Matias Baldoncini.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Regional "1° de Octubre", Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE), Mexico City, Mexico.
- World Neurosurg. 2024 Sep 1; 189: e921e931e921-e931.
BackgroundTraining in anastomosis is fundamental in neurosurgery due to the precision and dexterity required. Biological models, although realistic, present limitations such as availability, ethical concerns, and the risk of biological contamination. Synthetic models, on the other hand, offer durability and standardized conditions, although they sometimes lack anatomical realism. This study aims to evaluate and compare the efficiency of anastomosis training models in the intra-extracranial cerebral bypass procedure, identifying those characteristics that enhance optimal microsurgical skill development and participant experience.MethodsA neurosurgery workshop was held from March 2024 to June 2024 with 5 vascular techniques and the participation of 22 surgeons. The models tested were the human placenta, the Wistar rat, the chicken wing artery, the nasogastric feeding tube, and the UpSurgeOn Mycro simulator. The scales used to measure these models were the Main Characteristics Score and the Evaluation Score. These scores allowed us to measure, qualitatively and quantitatively, durability, anatomical similarity, variety of simulation scenarios, risk of biological contamination, ethical considerations and disadvantages with specific infrastructure.ResultsThe human placenta model, Wistar rat model, and UpSurgeOn model were identified as the most effective for training. The human placenta and Wistar rat models were highly regarded for anatomical realism, while the UpSurgeOn model excelled in durability and advanced simulation scenarios. Ethical and cost implications were also considered.ConclusionsThe study identifies the human placenta and UpSurgeOn models as optimal for training in intra-extracranial bypass procedures, emphasizing the need for diverse and effective training models in neurosurgery.Published by Elsevier Inc.
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