An Affordable Stereomicroscope for Microsurgery Training with Fluorescence Mode.

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery Training
• Microsurgery Education
• Surgical Skills Development

Background:

• Laboratory training is crucial for neurosurgical skill development.
• Animal models and microscopy are traditional training tools.
• Fluorescein enhances realism and anastomosis assessment in training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate a stereomicroscope with fluorescence mode for microsurgery training.
• To assess the utility of fluorescein videoangiography in this model.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a stereomicroscope with white light and fluorescence mode.
• Performed arterial dissection and anastomosis on a chicken wing model.
• Employed fluorescein videoangiography to assess anastomosis patency.

Main Results:

• The stereomicroscope effectively substitutes for a surgical microscope in training.
• Fluorescence mode enabled high-quality fluorescein videoangiography.
• The method proved valuable for assessing anastomosis patency.

Conclusions:

• Stereomicroscopes with fluorescence are suitable for microsurgery laboratory training.
• This approach offers an affordable and reproducible method for enhancing surgical skills.
• Fluorescein videoangiography improves the quality of microsurgical training.