MICROSURGICAL TRAINING APPARATUS

摘要

The invention relates to a disposable, life-like module (10) for use in training physicians and surgeons in the techniques of both human and veterinary microsurgical anastomosis. The module comprises a housing (12) defining a cavity (14). A pair of spaced apart connectors (20) are connected to the housing (10) and extend therethrough. Each of the connectors (20) includes a bore (22) defining an internal channel (24) for allowing the movement of a fluid through the housing (10). Each of the channels (24) includes a first end (26) external of the cavity adapted to be in fluid communication with a reservoir and a second end (28) internal of the cavity. A first layer simulates muscle tissue and spans the cavity (14). An elongate simulated vascular (40) or neurovascular bundle (60) having proximal ends and distal ends spans the chamber and is connected to the respective second connector ends. A pump (95) pumps a fluid simulated blood through a fluid circuit and an optional controller (97) provides pulsatile flow.