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- Title
How we do it: the Zurich Microsurgery Lab technique for placenta preparation.
- Authors
Höbner, Lara Maria; Staartjes, Victor E.; Colombo, Elisa; Sebök, Martina; Regli, Luca; Esposito, Giuseppe
- Abstract
Background: Perfused placentas provide an excellent and accessible model for microvascular dissection, microsuturing and microanastomosis training — particularly in the early microsurgical learning curve. This way, a significant amount of live animals can be spared. Method: We present the Zurich Microsurgery Lab protocol, detailing steps for obtaining, selecting, cleaning, flushing, cannulating, and preserving human placentas — as well as microsurgical training examples — in a tried-and-true, safe, cost-effective, and high-yield fashion. Conclusion: Our technique enables highly realistic microsurgical training (microdissection, microvascular repair, microanastomosis) based on readily available materials. Proper handling, preparation, and preservation of the perfused placenta models is key.
- Subjects
PLACENTA; MICROSURGERY; MICRODISSECTION; DISSECTION; SURGICAL anastomosis
- Publication
Acta Neurochirurgica, 2023, Vol 165, Issue 12, p3821
- ISSN
0001-6268
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00701-023-05847-5