Development and validation of a simulator for teaching minimally invasive thoracic surgery in Brazil.
Francisco Martins NetoLuiz Gonzaga de Moura-JrHermano Alexandre Rocha LimaJosué Viana de Castro NetoAlexandre Marcelo Rodrigues LimaRafael Pontes de SiqueiraDaniela Lima Chow CastilloRégis Luiz Sabiá de MouraAcrísio Sales ValentePublished in: Acta cirurgica brasileira (2021)
The thoracic cavity simulator is realistic, showing content and construct validity, and can be used in VATS training. The simulation model allowed skill gain in the endoscopic suture.