title: Training model for "beating-heart" coronary artery anastomoses.
abstract: The principal technical challenge in "off-pump" coronary surgery is to perform an accurate coronary anastomosis on a beating heart. For the purpose of training our residents in performing off-pump coronary artery anastomoses, we have developed a mechanical heart simulator in which trainees can practice performing these anastomoses repeatedly until a satisfactory level of skill and confidence is attained.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. izzat@cuhk.edu.hk
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Izzat
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: El-Zufari
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Yim
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education*; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000601:surgery*; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008953:Models, Anatomic