Izzat M B, El-Zufari M H, Yim A P
Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1998 Aug;66(2):580-1. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(98)00478-0.
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.