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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Simulation Technology

Background:

  • Simulation is a valuable tool in surgical education, enhancing skills in a safe environment.
  • Three main types of simulators exist: full-body mannequins, part-task trainers, and virtual reality systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current applications of simulation in cardiothoracic surgical education and training.
  • To identify simulated procedures and technologies in cardiothoracic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review identifying studies on simulation in cardiothoracic surgical training.
  • Analysis of various simulation modalities including mannequins, bench models, virtual reality, 3D printing, and computer-based systems.

Main Results:

  • Simulation effectively enhances learning and trainee performance, enabling repetitive practice for competence.
  • Numerous cardiothoracic procedures can be simulated using diverse technological approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Simulation is a proven method for improving cardiothoracic surgical skills and trainee performance.
  • Further research is needed to validate the transfer of simulated skills to the operating theatre.
  • Simulation is not yet integrated into Australian cardiothoracic surgical curricula, despite available resources.