New computational fluid dynamics-based method for morphological and functional assessment in cardiovascular skill training.

Authors :: Wlasitsch-Nagy Z
Bálint A
Kőnig-Péter A
Varga P
Várady E
Bogner P
Gasz B
Source :: Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques [J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech] 2022 Oct 01; Vol. 8 (4), pp. 770-778. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Oct 01 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Objective: During cardiovascular surgical skill training, the direct quantification regarding surgical performance is still lacking, including transferring clinically relevant information.<br />Methods: We introduced a novel computational fluid dynamics-based method in support of vascular surgical hands-on training, which applies continuous self-assessment in vascular anastomoses. The validation of the methodology was implemented in comparing with conventional training courses.<br />Results: The fifth and seventh consecutive anastomoses of the experimental group showed significantly improved results regarding anastomosis quality when compared with the control group.<br />Conclusions: Consecutive demonstration of three-dimensional morphology and functional assessment of anastomoses results in improved practical performance among learners regarding anastomosis quality.<br /> (© 2022 The Authors.)

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