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Supravalvular aortic stenosis repair: surgical training of 2 repair techniques using 3D-printed models |
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| Authors: | Nabil Hussein Osami Honjo David J Barron Shi-Joon Yoo |
| Affiliation: | 1. Division of Cardiology, Department of Paediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada;2. Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada;3. Department of Diagnostic-Imaging and Division of Cardiology, Department of Paediatrics Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada |
| Abstract: | There are a number of techniques used in the surgical treatment of supravalvular aortic stenosis with excellent results; however, junior surgeons’ experience may be limited due to its rare nature. Simulation with 3D-printed models provides a safe platform for surgeons to rehearse surgical techniques prior to patient application but must replicate all features of surgical anatomy. Here, we describe how software manipulation can be used to accurately reproduce the surgical anatomy in supravalvular aortic stenosis and be used to train surgeons in 2 different techniques. |
| Keywords: | Education Supravalvular aortic stenosis Simulation 3D-printing |