Use of Stereoscopic Microscope for Practice of Microsurgical Skill.
- Author:
Jeong Hoon SONG
1
;
Eui Cheol JEONG
;
Sung Tack KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea. ejeong@kma.org
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Stereoscopic microscope;
Training;
Skill
- MeSH:
Handling (Psychology);
Hypogonadism;
Learning Curve;
Microsurgery;
Mitochondrial Diseases;
Nylons;
Ophthalmoplegia;
Plastics;
Rubber;
Sutures
- From:Journal of the Korean Microsurgical Society
2009;18(2):75-78
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Microsurgery is an essential technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery. However, microsurgical suturing and handling of the instrument are difficult for beginners, and who requires a steep learning curve. Therefore, methods for improving the technical skill are needed. The authors describe the value of a small stereoscopic microscope as a training tool. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A small stereoscopic microscope was used to help improve the microsurgical skill. Monofilament 10-0 Nylon and a surgical rubber globe were used as a suture material and education material, respectively RESULT: Stereoscopic view of the operation field was obtained and basic microsurgical suture was possible. CONCLUSION: The stereoscopic microscope is an effective training tool for beginners of microsurgery with benefits in cost and usefulness in small place.
