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Microvascular Anastomosis Trainer
New from Limbs & Things, the Microvascular Anastomosis Trainer has been developed as the ideal platform for practicing microsurgery techniques.
Microsurgery is a key skill for trainee surgeons to learn, and is commonly used in reconstructive and plastic surgery, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, and transplant surgery. Precise realignment and suturing of cut vessels is essential to restore blood flow following the transfer of tissue or reattachment of amputated parts.
Blood vessels in these specialist fields are typically less than 3mm in diameter and microvascular anastomosis is performed with specialist surgical instruments under a microscope. This versatile trainer allows for two vessels to be connected, forming one continuous channel, on a variety of planes.
To ensure accuracy, the Microvascular Anastomosis Trainer has been trialled in several courses in the UK over the last two years. This microsurgery skills trainer provides progression to specialist surgical curricula from the basic surgical skills trainers.
Overview
- Compact micro suturing trainer
- Non-slip rubberised base allows for stability while training
Realism
- Anatomically accurate 3-layered artery vessel
Versatility
- Small, compact design for easy storage and transport
- Interlocking components within the jig can be adjusted for varying anastomosis procedures
- Vessels can be “flushed” with water or blood via injection to test success of the anastomosis procedure
Cleaning
- Clean the surfaces of the jig with a soft damp cloth and warm soapy water
- Allow to dry thoroughly before storing
Safety
- This product is latex free and does not contain any biological material
- Do not store suture needles inside the jig
Anatomy
Artery vessel, 3mm diameter, consisting of 3 layers
- Inner layer – Tunica Intima / Intima 0.25mm
- Middle layer – Tunica Media / Media 0.5mm
- Outside layer – Tunica Externa / Adventitia 0.25mm
- Lumen 1mm
Skills Gained
- Visual identification
- Use of a surgical microscope
Anastomoses procedures:
- End-to-end
- End-to-side
- Side-to-side
Common microsurgical suturing techniques:
- Continuous “running stitch”
- Singular “interrupted stitch”
What microsurgery techniques change be performed on this microvascular surgery trainer?
With the adjustable jig you are able to perform the following anastomosis:
- End-to-end – connecting the cut ends of two vessels
- End-to-side – the cut end of a vessel is attached to the wall of another vessel
- Side-to-side – the sides of two vessels are connected
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How do I perform ‘flushing’ of the microvessels?
The microvessels can be flushed injecting fluid (water is recommended for use with this product) directly into the vessels using a sharp and clean needle to test the success of anastomosis procedure.
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Does the Microvascular Anastomosis Trainer offer a life like training experience?
The 3-layered vessel structure offers an anatomically accurate representation of artery vessels in appearance and size, coupled with the use of the customisable jig allowing for an enhanced closer-to-life training experience.
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Can the Microvascular Anastomosis Trainer be used with a surgical microscope?
Yes, the adjustable jig and microvessels can be used with a standard surgical microscope and/ or surgical loupes, allowing for improved hand eye co-ordination and a more life-like training experience.
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What microsurgery suturing techniques can be performed on this microvascular surgery trainer?
Using the adjustable jig you are able to perform the following suturing techniques:
- Continuous ‘running stitch’
- Singular ‘interrupted stitch’
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Can the Microvascular Anastomosis Trainer be used on a tabletop?
Yes, the adjustable jig with non-slip rubberised base can be used on a tabletop for a practical and accessible training experience.
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How many configurations can the adjustable jig be positioned in?
The adjustable jig can be customised into over 10 different variations in height and length, allowing for an enhanced training experience.
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