An integrated simulator for endolaryngeal surgery Journal Article


Authors: Nixon, I. J.; Palmer, F. L.; Ganly, I.; Patel, S. G.
Article Title: An integrated simulator for endolaryngeal surgery
Abstract: The acquisition and maintenance of skills in transoral microlaryngeal surgery requires extended practice. Effective mentoring of such single-operator procedures is not possible, making it important for trainee surgeons to acquire basic skills outside of the operating room before participating in procedures on patients. Currently available training simulators use either synthetic materials or human tissue, both of which have limitations. We have designed a hybrid simulator that incorporates a porcine larynx in to an airway training manikin, providing both accurate airway anatomy and natural tissue handling characteristics. This model allows training in the skills required for suspension laryngoscopy and the resection of laryngeal lesions. Further applications could include development of surgical techniques and instruments, and use in accreditation of training and revalidation of trained surgeons. © 2011 The American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society, Inc.
Keywords: surgical training; endolaryngeal surgery; manikin; microlaryngeal surgery; surgical simulation
Journal Title: Laryngoscope
Volume: 122
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0023-852X
Publisher: Wiley Blackwell  
Date Published: 2012-01-01
Start Page: 140
End Page: 143
Language: English
DOI: 10.1002/lary.22441
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 22095453
PMCID: PMC3767475
DOI/URL:
Notes: --- - "Export Date: 1 February 2012" - "CODEN: LARYA" - "Source: Scopus"
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  1. Snehal G Patel
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  2. Iain James Nixon
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  3. Ian Ganly
    430 Ganly
  4. Frank Palmer
    82 Palmer