Simulating Surgical Skills in Animals: Systematic Review, Costs & Acceptance Analyses

Bergmeister, Konstantin D.; Aman, Martin; Kramer, Anne; Schenck, Thilo L.; Riedl, Otto; Daeschler, Simeon C.; Aszmann, Oskar C.; Bergmeister, Helga; Golriz, Mohammad; Mehrabi, Arianeb; Hundeshagen, Gabriel; Enkhbaatar, Perenlei; Kinsky, Michael P. und Podesser, Bruno K. (September 2020): Simulating Surgical Skills in Animals: Systematic Review, Costs & Acceptance Analyses. In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Bd. 7, 570852: S. 1-8

Abstract

Background:Modern surgery demands high-quality and reproducibility. Due to new working directives, resident duty hours have been restricted and evidence exists that pure on-the-job training provides insufficient exposure. We hypothesize that supplemental simulations in animal models provide a realistic training to augment clinical experiences. This study reviews surgical training models, their costs and survey results illustrating academic acceptance. Methods:Animal models were identified by literature research. Costs were analyzed from multiple German and Austrian training programs. A survey on their acceptance was conducted among faculty and medical students. Results:915 articles were analyzed, thereof 91 studies describedin-vivoanimal training models, predominantly for laparoscopy (30%) and microsurgery (24%). Cost-analysis revealed single-training costs between 307euro and 5,861euro depending on model and discipline. Survey results illustrated that 69% of the participants had no experience, but 66% would attend training under experienced supervision. Perceived public acceptance was rated intermediate by medical staff and students (4.26;1-low, 10 high). Conclusion:Training in animals is well-established and was rated worth attending in a majority of a representative cohort to acquire key surgical skills, in light of reduced clinical exposure. Animal models may therefore supplement the training of tomorrow's surgeons to overcome limited hands-on experience until virtual simulations can provide such educational tools.

• Dokumententyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
• Publikationsform: Publisher's Version
• Fakultät: Medizin
• Themengebiete: 600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften > 610 Medizin und Gesundheit
• Sprache: Englisch