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ArticleSurgical endoscopy2024

A new vessel filled and heart-beating human corpse model for VATS lobectomy training.

Vincenzo Verzeletti, Luigi Lione, Alessandro Bonis, Nicolò Sella, Giorgio Cannone, Luca Melan, Alessandro Rebusso, Eleonora Faccioli, Andrea Porzionato, Giovanni Maria Comacchio and 3 more

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Vincenzo VerzelettiThoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy. vverzeletti@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-7239-1248
Luigi LioneThoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Alessandro BonisThoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Nicolò SellaInstitute of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy.
Giorgio CannoneThoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Luca MelanThoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Alessandro RebussoThoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Eleonora FaccioliThoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Andrea PorzionatoDepartment of Neurosciences, Institute of Human Anatomy, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Giovanni Maria ComacchioThoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Samuele NicotraThoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Andrea Dell'AmoreThoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Federico ReaThoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundNowadays, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy represents the treatment of choice for early-stage lung cancer. Over the years, different methods for VATS training have evolved. The aim of this study is to present an innovative beating-heart filled-vessel cadaveric model to simulate VATS lobectomies.

methodsVia selective cannulation of the cadaver heart, the pulmonary vessels were filled with a gel to improve their haptic feedback. An endotracheal tube with a balloon on its tip then allowed movement of the heart chambers, transmitting a minimum of flow to the pulmonary vessels. A simulated OR was created, using all instrumentation normally available during surgery on living patients, with trainees constantly mentored by experienced surgeons. At the end of each simulation, the participants were asked 5 questions on a scale of 1 to 10 to evaluate the effectiveness of the training method ("1" being ineffective and "10" being highly effective).

resultsEight models were set up, each with a median time of 108 min and a cost of €1500. Overall, 50 surgeons were involved, of which 39 (78%) were consultants and 11 (22%) were residents (PGY 3-5). The median scores for the 5 questions were 8.5 (Q1; IQR

conclusionsWe introduce a new beating-heart filled-vessel cadaveric model to simulate VATS lobectomies. From this initial experience, the model is cost effective, smooth to develop, and realistic for VATS simulation.

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CadaverPneumonectomyThoracic Surgery, Video-AssistedClinical CompetenceHumansInternship and ResidencyModels, AnatomicPulmonary ArterySimulation TrainingBeating heartCadaver modelEducationMinimally invasive trainingVATS lobectomyVATS training

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