The home microsurgery laboratory.

A home microsurgical laboratory has proven to be a valuable adjunct to clinical microsurgical practice. Microscopes designed for industrial purposes can be modified to substitute effectively for more expensive models used in clinical practice. In this setting, techniques learned in formal training may be perfected, regular practice maintained, and new materials and methods evaluated. Furthermore, the incorporation of a personal computer into the home laboratory allows for acquisition and evaluation of experimental data in a manner previously possible only in larger research centers.