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Aortic Valve Repair: A Portable, Low-Cost Simulator
Helen J Madsen1, Yihan Lin1, Emily A Downs1
1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports
|January 10, 2025
Abstract:
Simulation is a key adjunct to surgical training by allowing repetitive and deliberate practice. We created a low-cost, portable aortic valve simulator that can easily be re-created by any trainee. This simulator allows practice of the challenging hand movements and needle angles required in aortic valve repair and may facilitate acquisition of operating room skills and autonomy.
