BookArbak Khachatryan, Artur Tevosyan, David Novoselskiy, Gevorg Arakelyan, Alexey Yushkevich, David Nazaretovich Nazarian.
Summary: This book provides a practically applicable guide on how to develop essential microsurgery skills and successfully perform a range of procedures. Emphasis is placed within each chapter on equipping the reader with the necessary information to enable them to develop a strong foundational knowledge of every technique covered with clear step-by-step guides on how to perform a range of methodologies. Helpful tips are provided on how to avoid common pitfalls and enhance skill acquisition. Accompanying video material also reinforces the key points detailed. Topics covered include how to develop skills utilizing the porcine model of flap harvesting along with the use of animal models for techniques such as vascular anastomoses, anesthesia, and exposure of relevant recipient vessels. Microsurgery Manual for Medical Students and Residents is a detailed resource on how to acquire core microsurgery skills, making it an ideal resource for medical students and trainees seeking a resource on how to further develop their skills.
Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgement
Table of contents
Section 1 Introduction: Microsurgery training organization and Principles
Essential equipment
Workspace organization
Assembly of operating microscope
Standard microsurgical instrumental set
Essential suture materials review
Features of working with magnification
Microsurgical suture technique - End-to-end
Microsurgical suture technique - Side-to side
Microsurgical suture technique - Nerve suturing
Specifies of working with an assistant
Training curve
Section 2 Basic Training exercises: How to start?
Simple exercises
Chicken hip and leg training model
Chicken wing training model
Perforator flap training model using a chicken leg
Section 3 Microsurgery training on Rodents
Maintaining of animal welfare
Preoperative management and anesthesia
Vascular