A novel, reusable, realistic neurosurgical training simulator for cerebrovascular bypass surgery: Iatrotek® bypass simulator validation study and literature review

BackgroundMicroanastomosis is a challenging technique requiring continuous training to be mastered. Several models have been proposed, but few effectively reflect a real bypass surgery; even fewer are reusable, most are not easily accessible, and the setting is often quite long. We aim to validate a...

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Main Authors: Marcello D’Andrea, Antonio Musio, Roberto Colasanti, Lorenzo Mongardi, Dalila Fuschillo, Giorgio Lofrese, Luigino Tosatto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2023.1048083/full