Simulator Training for Endovascular Neurosurgery

J Vis Exp. 2020 May 6:(159). doi: 10.3791/60923.

Abstract

Simulation-based training has become common practice across medical specialties, especially for learning complex skills performed in high-risk environments. In the field of endovascular neurosurgery, the demand for consequence- and risk-free learning environments led to the development of simulation devices valuable for medical trainees. The goal of this protocol is to provide instructive guidelines for the use of an endovascular neurosurgery simulator in an academic setting. The simulator provides trainees with the opportunity to receive realistic feedback on their knowledge of anatomy, as well as haptic feedback indicative of their success in handling the catheter-based systems without negative consequences. The utility of this specific protocol in relation to other neuroendovascular training modalities is also discussed.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence
  • Endovascular Procedures / education*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Learning
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Middle Cerebral Artery / surgery
  • Neurosurgery / education*
  • Simulation Training*
  • Thrombectomy