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Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators
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Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators
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09:51 min

March 21, 2018

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  • 00:04Title
  • 01:08Using a Fetoscopy Simulator
  • 03:35Practicing Direct Fetoscopic Entry and Laser Coagulation of Vessels
  • 07:59Summary
  • 08:52Conclusion

Summary

Automatic Translation

Practicing the specific skills required for fetoscopic laser coagulation of monochorionic placental anastomoses on realistic models can aid less experienced surgeons in overcoming the steep learning curve associated with this procedure that is now regarded as the standard of care for twin-twin transfusion syndrome.

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