Microtools: A systematic review of validated assessment tools in microsurgery
R Milling, D Carolan, G Pafitanis, C Quinlan… - Journal of Plastic …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Microsurgery is a technically demanding aspect of surgery that is integral to a
variety of sub-specialties. Microsurgery is required in high-risk cases where time is limited …
variety of sub-specialties. Microsurgery is required in high-risk cases where time is limited …
Endothelial inflammatory and thrombogenic expression changes in microvascular anastomoses–An immunohistochemical analysis
RHM Preidl, S Reuss, FW Neukam, M Kesting… - Journal of Cranio …, 2021 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to investigate intraluminal vessel diameters and endothelial
expression levels of pro-inflammatory and-thrombotic mediators in patent and non-patent …
expression levels of pro-inflammatory and-thrombotic mediators in patent and non-patent …
[HTML][HTML] Are plastic surgery trainees accurate assessors of their own microsurgical skill?
D Carolan, R Milling, C Quinlan, S Carr, A Kinsella… - JPRAS open, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Microsurgery is a technically demanding surgical discipline with a steep
learning curve. Trainees have faced several difficulties due to less hands-on theater time …
learning curve. Trainees have faced several difficulties due to less hands-on theater time …
The double stitch Everting technique in the end-to-side microvascular anastomosis: validation of the technique using a randomized N-of-1 trial
GC Dindelegan, R Dammers… - Journal of …, 2021 - thieme-connect.com
Background The double stitch everting (DSE) technique, in which time is won by leaving the
needle inside the vessel wall in-between stitching, is a modification of the end-to-side (ETS) …
needle inside the vessel wall in-between stitching, is a modification of the end-to-side (ETS) …
Assessment Tools in Microsurgery Training and Clinical Practice
M Hadjiandreou, A Ballestín, Y Akelina… - Microsurgery 101: Tips …, 2024 - Springer
Microsurgery training is paramount before clinical practice. Nowadays, the training
curriculum for microsurgery is centered mainly on synthetic, inert organic, and in vivo …
curriculum for microsurgery is centered mainly on synthetic, inert organic, and in vivo …
[HTML][HTML] The “crater” arteriotomy: a technique aiding precise intimal apposition in end-to-side microvascular anastomosis
G Pafitanis, M Nicolaides, K Kyprianou… - … Surgery–Global Open, 2020 - journals.lww.com
End-to-side arterial anastomoses require a high level of technical competency. The main
challenge to a successfully patent anastomosis is intimal interposition during the …
challenge to a successfully patent anastomosis is intimal interposition during the …
The multifactorial contribution of publications in plastic surgery journals in microsurgery education
Background Microsurgery is one of the most complex operative skills. Recent restrictions on
residents' working hours challenge residency program directors to ensure skill acquisition …
residents' working hours challenge residency program directors to ensure skill acquisition …
Michalis Hadjiandreou, Alberto Ballestín
Y Akelina, G Pafitanis - Microsurgery 101 - Springer
Microsurgery is an integral component of modern reconstructive surgery with applications
across numerous surgical specialties. The acquisition of microsurgical skills is characterized …
across numerous surgical specialties. The acquisition of microsurgical skills is characterized …
[PDF][PDF] Evaluation of Longitudinal Slit Arteriotomy for End to Side Anastomosis in Free Tissue Transfer
MQ Saoodi, ZY Arajy - Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2021 - iasj.net
AIM: This study aims to evaluate the reliability of end to side anastomosis using longitudinal
slit arteriotomy. METHODS:(9) patients were managed with free tissue transfer using end to …
slit arteriotomy. METHODS:(9) patients were managed with free tissue transfer using end to …
“To Err Is Human…”—Managing Human Error in Reconstructive Microsurgery Training with Defense Barriers
G Pafitanis, A Ghanem, S Myers - Plastic and Reconstructive …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Error is an unavoidable part of normal human behavior. Surgery requires manual dexterity,
and related human factors, including error, may affect patient outcomes. 1 Microsurgery is a …
and related human factors, including error, may affect patient outcomes. 1 Microsurgery is a …