Purpose of the article “Aortic bypass: an experimental model of microsurgical training in the rat”
Keywords:
cardiovascular surgery, simulation exercise, microsurgeryAbstract
The article by Rodríguez Sosa VM is a valuable initiative to highlight and explain a complex microsurgical procedure, offering a useful educational resource for centers initiating simulation programs. In modern cardiovascular surgery, microsurgery is an essential skill, applied in coronary anastomoses, small vessel repair, congenital heart disease, and ventricular assist devices. The rat model described should be considered the gold standard for training, as it provides live tissue, realistic pressure, and an authentic learning curve, superior to artificial simulators. This training reduces complications and surgical time. Patient safety depends directly on the surgeon's technical skill level: a trained resident makes fewer mistakes and achieves better results. Therefore, we urge residency programs to integrate and standardize microsurgical training as a mandatory, evaluated, and progressive component. We congratulate the author on his contribution, which can catalyze a structural transformation in cardiovascular surgical training.
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