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The Surgical Art Face©: Developing a Bespoke Multimodal Face Model for Reconstructive Surgical Education
Partha Vaiude1,2,3, Mark Roughley4, Amy Redman3
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Noble's Hospital, Douglas, Isle of Man, UK.
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
|September 3, 2021
Summary
Teaching facial reconstructive surgery presents challenges. A new multimodal training model, the Surgical Art Face©, offers an innovative solution for multi-disciplinary settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Anatomy & Physiology
Background:
- Teaching facial reconstructive surgery faces challenges due to anatomical complexity.
- Current training models may not adequately prepare surgeons for intricate facial procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of novel teaching methods for facial reconstructive surgery.
- To introduce the Surgical Art Face© as an alternative training model.
Main Methods:
- Development of a bespoke multimodal training model: the Surgical Art Face©.
- Implementation of this model in a multi-disciplinary educational setting.
Main Results:
- The Surgical Art Face© provides an alternative approach to traditional training methods.
- This model facilitates the teaching of complex facial reconstructive techniques.
Conclusions:
- The Surgical Art Face© represents a significant advancement in surgical education.
- This innovative model addresses existing challenges in teaching facial reconstructive surgery.
