Supermicrosurgery simulation using prosthetic lymphatic channels

Supermicrosurgery refers to that subset of operative microsurgery which involves the dissection and repair of structures less than 0.8 mm. Although practiced for many years in countries such as Japan, its use has not been as widespread worldwide, mainly because of a lack of training opportunities for surgeons' in units where supermicrosurgery procedures are not normally featured or when opportunities to train both inside and outside the operating room setting are not available. In this short communication, we advocate the use of prosthetic lymphatic-like channels to simulate supermicrosurgery training for surgeons' and allow them to hone their skills at their own pace.

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