G Coelho, C Kondageski, F Vaz-Guimarães Filho, R Ramina, S C Hunhevicz, F Daga, M R Lyra, S Cavalheiro, S T Zymberg
BACKGROUND: Over the last decade, neuroendoscopy has re-emerged as an interesting option in the management of intraventricular lesions in both children and adults. Nonetheless, as it has become more difficult to use cadaveric specimens in training, the development of alternative methods was vital. The aim of this study was to analyze the performance of a real simulator, in association with image-guided navigation, as a teaching tool for the training of intraventricular endoscopic procedures...
June 2011: Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery: MIN