Self-Practice Program for Beating-Heart Minimally Invasive Coronary Anastomosis Using a Homemade Low-Fidelity Simulator: A Proof of Concept.

Muhammad Ibrahim Azmi Ashvin Krishna NairShahrul Amry Hashim

Published in: Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.) (2024)

A structured self-practice program using an affordable and accessible simulator was able to help trainees overcome the MICS anastomosis learning curve quicker when introduced earlier. This may encourage earlier adoption of MICS among surgeons.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
minimally invasive
primary care
healthcare
virtual reality
coronary artery
coronary artery disease
heart failure
left ventricular
transcatheter aortic valve replacement