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[Endoscopic dissection of the lung. Original anatomosurgical model for practical learning]
J Moya Amorós1, R Pujol Rovira, R Morera Abad
1Departamento de Ciencias Morfológicas, Universidad de Barcelona.
Archivos De Bronconeumologia
|January 1, 1996
Summary
This study introduces an affordable polyester thoracic simulator using pig organs for training in video-assisted thoracic surgery. The model effectively replicates surgical challenges, offering a realistic and accessible platform for learning endoscopic lung dissection techniques.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Simulation
- Medical Education
Context:
- Video-thoracoscopy (VT) and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VAT) demand proficiency with specialized equipment.
- Developing practical skills for these procedures is crucial for surgical trainees.
Purpose:
- To present an innovative, cost-effective experimental model for training endoscopic lung dissection.
- To provide a realistic simulation of the thoracic environment for surgical practice.
Summary:
- An adult-sized polyester thoracic simulator was created with three cavities to accommodate fresh porcine cardiopulmonary blocks.
- The model features simulated thoracotomies and minithoracotomies, replicating the anatomical constraints of the thoracic cage.
- Thirty-five endoscopic lung dissections were performed, validating the model's realism, ease of use, and low cost.
Impact:
- This simulator offers a practical, inexpensive, and readily available tool for mastering endoscopic lung dissection.
- It reduces the need for live animal subjects, making surgical training more accessible and ethical.
- The model enhances surgical training by providing a hands-on experience that closely mimics real operative conditions.