Rev Bras Oftalmol.2020;79(6):366-369
The ophthalmologist and the grapes: A microsurgical training model
Deivid Ramos dos , Renan Kleber Costa , Antônio Leonardo Jatahi Cavalcanti , Wender de Jesus Pena , Nayara Pontes de , Faustino Chaves , Rui Sérgio Monteiro de
DOI: 10.5935/0034-7280.20200080
Abstract
Objective:
Develop a training model for corneal surgery using grapes.
Methods:
Grapes were used as structures that mimic the size of the human eyeball, covered with latex materials, simulating the practice of corneal surgery using a videomagnification system. Eight simple stitches were performed. The surgical time was evaluated.
Results:
25 simulations were carried out as the model described. The mean time taken for the raffia was 34.56 ± 5.79 minutes. The analysis of the correlation between the time and the order of the surgeries showed a reduction in the confection time.
Conclusion:
The ophthalmic training model using grapes proved to be capable of simulating the basic stages of microsurgery suture training.
The ophthalmologist and the grapes: A microsurgical training model
