Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Overview of Microscopy Techniques01:22

Overview of Microscopy Techniques

10.3K
The early pioneers of microscopy opened a window into the invisible world of microorganisms. In 1830, Joseph Jackson Lister created an essentially modern light microscope. The 20th century saw the development of microscopes that leveraged nonvisible light, such as fluorescence microscopy that uses an ultraviolet light source and electron microscopy that uses short-wavelength electron beams. These advances significantly improved magnification, image resolution, and contrast. By comparison, the...
10.3K
Imaging Biological Samples with Optical Microscopy01:18

Imaging Biological Samples with Optical Microscopy

4.7K
Optical microscopy uses optic principles to provide detailed images of samples. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek designed the first compound optical microscope in the 17th century to visualize blood cells, bacteria, and yeast cells. In 1830, Joseph Jackson Lister created an essentially modern light microscope. The 20th century saw the development of microscopes with enhanced magnification and resolution.
In optical microscopy, the specimen to be viewed is placed on a glass slide and clipped on the stage...
4.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Evidence for microvesicle particles and platelet-activating factor as effectors for systemic effects of thermal burn injury.

Frontiers in immunology·2026
Same author

Soft tissue augmentation options for volume replacement following parotidectomy: A review of the literature.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery·2026
Same author

Managing Stroke Prevention in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) Patients Without Confirmed Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Dilemma of Anticoagulation.

Cureus·2023
Same author

Delayed skin grafting protocol following Integra™ application for non-radiated scalp reconstruction for decreased wound depth and improved contour.

Head & neck·2023
Same author

Implantable arterial doppler efficacy in free flap reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Head & neck·2023
Same author

Unleashing the Power of IL-17: A Promising Frontier in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment.

Cureus·2023

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 1, 2025

Smartphone Fundus Photography
05:51

Smartphone Fundus Photography

Published on: July 6, 2017

39.0K

Microsurgical Practice with Use of Smartphone Camera as the Microscopic Field.

Elise A Johnson1, R Michael Johnson2

  • 1From the Ross University School of Medicine, Bridgetown, Barbados.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|March 4, 2024
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a cost-effective method for microsurgery training using smartphone magnification, reducing barriers to surgical education. This technique enhances accessibility and feedback for plastic surgery learners practicing free flap procedures.

More Related Videos

High-resolution Fiber-optic Microendoscopy for in situ Cellular Imaging
13:49

High-resolution Fiber-optic Microendoscopy for in situ Cellular Imaging

Published on: January 11, 2011

34.5K
Wide-field Fluorescent Microscopy and Fluorescent Imaging Flow Cytometry on a Cell-phone
06:42

Wide-field Fluorescent Microscopy and Fluorescent Imaging Flow Cytometry on a Cell-phone

Published on: April 11, 2013

23.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 1, 2025

Smartphone Fundus Photography
05:51

Smartphone Fundus Photography

Published on: July 6, 2017

39.0K
High-resolution Fiber-optic Microendoscopy for in situ Cellular Imaging
13:49

High-resolution Fiber-optic Microendoscopy for in situ Cellular Imaging

Published on: January 11, 2011

34.5K
Wide-field Fluorescent Microscopy and Fluorescent Imaging Flow Cytometry on a Cell-phone
06:42

Wide-field Fluorescent Microscopy and Fluorescent Imaging Flow Cytometry on a Cell-phone

Published on: April 11, 2013

23.7K

Area of Science:

  • Microsurgery
  • Surgical Education
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Microsurgical equipment accessibility is a significant obstacle for surgeon training.
  • Traditional operative microscopes are expensive, limiting practice opportunities.
  • Effective training is crucial before live patient free flap surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a cost-effective simulation protocol for microsurgery training.
  • To demonstrate the use of smartphone cameras as magnification for microsurgical practice.
  • To improve feedback and communication between microsurgical mentors and learners.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a commercially available smartphone stand (PocketSuture) for magnification.
  • Developed an education protocol involving suture practice, vessel dissection, and free tissue transfer in nonliving animal models.
  • Employed smartphone video function for vessel anastomosis and patency confirmation, and mentor feedback.

Main Results:

  • A progressive suturing protocol was developed, enabling microsurgical anastomosis on nonliving animal models.
  • The total basic cost for the training setup was under $500.
  • The method proved effective for plastic surgery learners with limited access to microscopes and mentors.

Conclusions:

  • Smartphone-based microsurgical training is a viable, cost-effective alternative to expensive equipment.
  • This approach can significantly reduce the microsurgery learning curve and improve surgical education accessibility.
  • Real-time video feedback enhances mentor-learner communication and training effectiveness.