Simulator Training on Neurointerventional Skill Acquisition in Novices: A Pilot Study
Alexander von Hessling1, Tim von Wyl2, Dirk Lehnick2,3
1Section of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Neurocenter, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, University Teaching and Research Hospital, University of Lucerne, 6000 Lucerne, Switzerland.
Neurology International
|January 27, 2026
Summary
Simulator training may enhance skills for mechanical thrombectomy (MTE) procedures. This pilot study suggests that simulator exposure, in addition to traditional methods, could improve efficiency and safety for complex endovascular tasks.
Area of Science:
- Neurointerventional surgery
- Medical simulation
- Stroke treatment
Background:
- Mechanical thrombectomy (MTE) demand is rising globally.
- Patient safety necessitates skilled neurointerventionalists.
- Simulation offers risk-free skill acquisition for complex procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore if simulator training enhances mechanical thrombectomy skills.
- To hypothesize the benefits of simulator training alongside flow models.
- To assess skill acquisition in novice trainees for endovascular procedures.
Main Methods:
- Six novice participants performed vascular access and MTE tasks.
- Control group received standard flow model training.
- Intervention group received additional high-fidelity simulator training.
- Performance assessed using technical and clinical surrogate metrics.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in vascular access task performance.
- Simulator group showed a trend towards improved MTE performance.
- Enhanced efficiency, autonomy, and procedural safety observed in the simulator group.
Conclusions:
- Brief simulator exposure may benefit complex endovascular skill acquisition.
- Simulation could be valuable for advanced neurointerventional tasks.
- Further research is needed to confirm findings from this pilot study.
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