A validated high-fidelity synthetic model for internal mammary vessel preparation in autologous breast reconstruction
Iulia Marinescu, Adam F. Roche, Caoimhin O’Conghaile, Claire Condron, Omar Quidwai, Stephanie Bollard, Barry O’Sullivan, Jamie Martin Smith, Jack Woods, Colin Morrison, Adrian McArdle, Anton Fries, Roisin Dolan · 2026
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Marinescu and co-authors build and test a fake chest for training in breast reconstruction surgery. The surgery moves tissue from the belly to rebuild the breast, and its blood vessels must be joined to vessels inside the chest. Preparing those chest vessels is a delicate step in a tight, moving space.
The team designed a lifelike model of the chest after breast removal, with help from simulation experts and senior surgeons. Five trainees and five experts worked on the model. Both groups rated how real it felt and how well it taught the task. Practice chances for this step are scarce in real operating lists. A sound model lets trainees build skill without risk to patients. The study checks whether this one earns a place in training.
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| CREATOR | Iulia Marinescu, Adam F. Roche, Caoimhin O’Conghaile, Claire Condron, Omar Quidwai, Stephanie Bollard, Barry O’Sullivan, Jamie Martin Smith, Jack Woods, Colin Morrison, Adrian McArdle, Anton Fries, Roisin Dolan |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 24 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |