Nikaidoh Procedure: The Wet Lab Trainee’s Perspective

World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, vol. 12, pp. 124–127

Abstract

Congenital heart surgeons' training is complex and challenging. The learning curve is long and the increasing complexity of pathologies is demanding. In order to develop adequate surgical-skill competencies, "in vivo" and simulation-based practicing are paramount. Simulation can be performed either on a computer screen or animal hearts and prosthetic models. In this article, we illustrate a porcine Wet Lab simulation for the Nikaidoh operation to point out its potential advantage to learn complex congenital surgery procedures.

Authors 2

1. César Castillo Romero corresponding

   Mexican Social Security Institute

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, UMAE Hospital de Cardiología, Mexico City, Mexico

2. Gabriella Ricciardi Aachen Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

   Leiden University Medical Center

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Leiden Universitair Medisch Centrum, Leiden, the Netherlands