1. How we do it: the Zurich Microsurgery Lab technique for placenta preparation.
- Author
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Höbner LM, Staartjes VE, Colombo E, Sebök M, Regli L, and Esposito G
- Subjects
- Pregnancy, Animals, Female, Humans, Microdissection, Dissection, Anastomosis, Surgical methods, Clinical Competence, Microsurgery methods, Placenta surgery, Placenta blood supply
- Abstract
Background: Perfused placentas provide an excellent and accessible model for microvascular dissection, microsuturing and microanastomosis training - particularly in the early microsurgical learning curve. This way, a significant amount of live animals can be spared., Method: We present the Zurich Microsurgery Lab protocol, detailing steps for obtaining, selecting, cleaning, flushing, cannulating, and preserving human placentas - as well as microsurgical training examples - in a tried-and-true, safe, cost-effective, and high-yield fashion., Conclusion: Our technique enables highly realistic microsurgical training (microdissection, microvascular repair, microanastomosis) based on readily available materials. Proper handling, preparation, and preservation of the perfused placenta models is key., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
- Published
- 2023
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