Use of Stereoscopic Microscope for Practice of Microsurgical Skill

Song,  Jeong Hoon; Jeong,  Eui Cheol; Kwon,  Sung Tack

doi:2009.18.2.75

Arch Hand Microsurg > Volume 18(2); 2009 > Article

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand 2009;18(2):75-78.
Published online November 30, 2009.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12790/jkssh.2009.18.2.75

Use of Stereoscopic Microscope for Practice of Microsurgical Skill

Jeong Hoon Song M.D.<sup><font size="2">1</font></sup>, Eui Cheol Jeong M.D., Sung Tack Kwon M.D.

¹Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea. ejeong@kma.org
²Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.

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Abstract

Purpose: Microsurgery is an essential technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery. However, microsurgical suturing and handling of the instrument are difficult for beginners, and who requires a steep learning curve. Therefore, methods for improving the technical skill are needed. The authors describe the value of a small stereoscopic microscope as a training tool.
Materials and Methods: A small stereoscopic microscope was used to help improve the microsurgical skill. Monofilament 10-0 Nylon and a surgical rubber globe were used as a suture material and education material, respectively
Result: Stereoscopic view of the operation field was obtained and basic microsurgical suture was possible.
Conclusion: The stereoscopic microscope is an effective training tool for beginners of microsurgery with benefits in cost and usefulness in small place.

Key Words: Stereoscopic microscope, Training, Skill