A novel “video‐game” simulator for training fetoscopic laser coagulation of anastomoses in twin‐to‐twin transfusion syndrome

Abstract

We have developed a high-fidelity interactive "video-game" simulator in order to teach fetoscopic laser ablation of placental anastomoses for twin-twin transfusion syndrome � This simulator may be used by teachers in order to provide metrics-based simulator education to multiple trainees, in both hands-on and distanced learning settings

Complex multiple pregnancies: what's new?

“…24 Here Windrim et al publish data on two types of high-fidelity simulator (a physical silicon phantom or a digital gamified simulator) which could be used to expedite the learning curve without putting patients at risk. 25 Together, the articles in this special issue incrementally advance our knowledge of the physiology and pathophysiology of monochorionic twin pregnancies, and will hopefully lead to improved care for these high-risk multiples. Ultimately, however, we need an even deeper understanding of the pathophysiology of TTTS and sIUGR and factors triggering these conditions to better predict or even prevent their occurrence.…”

“…Here Windrim et al. publish data on two types of high‐fidelity simulator (a physical silicon phantom or a digital gamified simulator) which could be used to expedite the learning curve without putting patients at risk 25 …”

Remote hands‐on training with a novel “video‐game” simulator for teaching fetoscopic laser techniques for ablation of placental anastomoses in twin‐to‐twin syndrome

“…integrate with the virtual environment to perform a simulated laser for TTTS. 3 In order to optimize widespread access to this simulator, our goals were that the hardware should have the following attributes: all of the equipment should be high-fidelity, robust and durable, reasonably easily transportable and competitively priced.…”

“…The hardware for this phase consisted of an in‐house rudimentary simulated fetoscope, maternal abdomen and laser pedal. Having published the successful development of the virtual TTTS environment, we then focused on the second phase: the development of the hardware to integrate with the virtual environment to perform a simulated laser for TTTS 3 . In order to optimize widespread access to this simulator, our goals were that the hardware should have the following attributes: all of the equipment should be high‐fidelity, robust and durable, reasonably easily transportable and competitively priced.…”