Simulation in Transplant Surgery

Ochoa, Joana E.; Paramesh, Anil

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-98276-2_27

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“…Simulation models can fill this need by facilitating the acquisition of skills specific to transplant surgery outside of the operating room. The previous literature on simulation in transplant surgery did not focused on technical skills acquisition [ 35 ]. In this systematic review, we addressed this gap in the literature and reported 18 full text publications describing a variety of simulation options that exist for surgical trainees interested in honing their transplant specific technical skills.…”

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Technical skills simulation in transplant surgery: a systematic review

Patnaik

Khan

et al. 2022

Global Surg Educ

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Purpose Transplant surgery is a demanding field in which the technical skills of the surgeon correlates with patient outcomes. As such, there is potential for simulation-based training to play an important role in technical skill acquisition. This study provides a systematic assessment of the current literature regarding the use of simulation to improve surgeon technical skills in transplantation. Methods Data were collected by performing an electronic search of the PubMed and Scopus database for articles describing simulation in transplant surgery. The abstracts were screened using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Three reviewers analyzed 172 abstracts and agreed upon articles that met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review. Results Simulators can be categorized into virtual reality simulators, cadaveric models, animal models (animate or inanimate) and synthetic physical models. No virtual reality simulators in transplant surgery are described in the literature. Three cadaveric models, seven animal models and eight synthetic physical models specific to transplant surgery are described. A total of 18 publications focusing on technical skills simulation in kidney, liver, lung, pancreas, and cardiac transplantation were found with the majority focusing on kidney transplantation. Conclusions This systematic review identifies currently reported simulation models in transplant surgery. This will serve as a reference for general surgery and transplant surgery professionals interested in using simulation to enhance their technical skills.

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confidence: 99%