The Role of Simulators in Safe Adoption of Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery

Luca Aerts*, Peyman Sardari Nia

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) is one of the most complex and challenging procedures in cardiothoracic surgery. This approach coheres with the continuous trends towards minimally invasive approaches within the surgical field. To this date the learning curve has proven to be challenging. Patient-specific simulation, in combination with mitral valve modelling and three-dimensional printing can help in adaptation of this difficult procedure by enhancing surgical skills and reduce the learning curve. In light of this, we have developed a high-fidelity minimally invasive mitral valve surgery simulator with structural training program for endoscopic mitral valve surgery. In the current chapter we present the promising results of simulation-based training and adaptation of three-dimensional printing for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEndoscopic Cardiac Surgery: Tips, Tricks and Traps
EditorsJoseph Zacharias
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages277-286
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9783031211041
ISBN (Print)9783031211034
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Mitral valve repair
  • Simulation
  • Surgical training
  • Three-dimensional printing
  • Three-dimensional valve modelling

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