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Cadaveric Simulation Training in Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review.

Davida A Robinson¹, Diane T Piekut², Linda Hasman³

¹Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York.

Anatomical Sciences Education

|June 25, 2019

Summary

Cadaveric simulation offers value in cardiothoracic surgical training beyond basic skills. However, evidence on its utility and effectiveness in surgical residency programs remains limited, necessitating further research.

Keywords:

cardiac surgery education learning medical visualization modeling and simulation surgical simulation

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Surgical Training
Thoracic Surgery

Background:

Simulation training is integral to surgical education, but its models, goals, and effectiveness vary.
The specific role and efficacy of cadaveric simulation in cardiothoracic surgical training are not well-established.
Existing literature lacks comprehensive evaluation of cadaveric simulation's utility in this specialty.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the existing medical literature on the utility and effectiveness of cadaveric simulation in cardiothoracic surgical residency training.
To identify and analyze studies assessing cadaveric models for surgical skill development.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature search was conducted across major databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL) up to February 2019.
Eleven eligible articles were identified and analyzed for study design, participants, simulation tasks, performance metrics, and costs.
Data extraction focused on descriptive aspects and reported outcomes of cadaveric simulation models.

Main Results:

Most studies described cadaveric or perfused cadaveric simulation models for augmenting clinical training.
A significant lack of evidence specifically evaluating the utility and efficacy of cadavers in cardiothoracic surgery training was found.
The few available studies suggest cadaveric simulation has a role beyond basic skill acquisition.

Conclusions:

Cadaveric simulation appears to hold potential for advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery.
There is a critical need for more rigorous research to establish the definitive utility and effectiveness of cadaveric simulation in this surgical field.
Further studies are required to validate its role in enhancing surgical residency education.