Simulated Procedure Rehearsal Is More Effective Than a Preoperative Generic Warm-Up for Endovascular Procedures

Willem Willaert, Rajesh Aggarwal, Farhad Daruwalla, Isabelle Van Herzeele, Ara Darzi, Frank Vermassen, Nicholas Cheshire

Annals of Surgery · 2012 · 64 citations · 23 references

Abstract

Patient-specific simulated rehearsal of a CAS procedure significantly improves operative performance, compared to a generic VR warm-up or no warm-up. This technology requires further investigation with respect to improved outcomes on patients in the clinical setting.

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