Simulation-Based Training for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Abubakar I Sidik, Kow Entsua-Mensah, Vladislav V Dontsov et al.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of simulation-based training (SBT) in enhancing technical performance and procedural efficiency in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) anastomosis among 372 participants. The analysis revealed a large improvement in overall technical performance (standardized mean difference 2.18) and a significant reduction in anastomosis completion time (standardized mean difference 2.00).
Key findings
- SBT led to a large improvement in overall technical performance with a standardized mean difference of 2.18.
- There was a substantial reduction in anastomosis completion time, with a standardized mean difference of 2.00.
- Benefits of SBT were significant across various simulator categories and fidelity levels.
- Most studies included had low to moderate overall risk of bias.
Why it matters
The findings underscore the potential of simulation-based training to enhance surgical education, addressing challenges in traditional training methods and improving the technical skills of future cardiothoracic surgeons.