The current simulation technology used for neurosurgical training leaves much to be
desired. Significant efforts are thoroughly exhausted in hopes of developing simulations that …

Catheters used for endovascular navigation in interventional procedures lack dexterity at the
distal tip. Neurointerventionists, in particular, encounter challenges in up to 25% of …

Microneurosurgical operations differ from other surgery. Longer operative time, narrow and
deep-seated operative corridors, hand-eye coordination, fine manipulation, and physiologic …

The use of simulators has been described in a variety of fields as a training tool to gain
technical skills through repeating and rehearsing procedures in a safe environment. In …

Today, stereotactic radiosurgery is an effective therapy for a variety of intracranial pathology
that were treated solely with open neurosurgery in the past. The technique was developed …

Objective The increasing challenges facing the training of future neurosurgeons have led to
continued development of simulation-based training, particularly for neurosurgical …

Background With the recent advent of advanced technologies in the field, treatment of
neurovascular diseases using endovascular techniques is rapidly evolving. Here we …

Abstracts Tortuous aortic arch is always challenging for beginner neuro-interventionalists.
Herein, we share our experience of using 3D-printed extracranial vascular simulators (VSs) …

Background: The rapid evolution of neuroendovascular intervention has resulted in the
inclusion of endovascular techniques as a core competency in neurosurgical residency …

Purpose This study aims to develop and establish the content validity of multiple expert
rating instruments to assess performance in endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) …