The use of the simulator “working heart” and 3D anatomical models to improve the quality of training of students in cardiac surgery
E. M. Trunin,
V. V. Tatarkin,
A. S. Sokolova,
E. O. Stetsik,
Yu. L. Vasiliev,
I. L. Samodova,
A. V. Sotnikov,
V. G. Kachmazov,
V. A. Yakovlev,
V. S. Tomazova,
P. E. Isaeva,
A. V. Koscheev,
A. N. Andreeva,
A. B. Fizikova,
S. A. Tregubov,
A. Mohammad,
R. Samarina https://doi.org/10.18705/3034-7270-2025-1-4-38-48
Abstract
The formation of manual skills plays a critical role in the training of highly qualified specialists who are able to effectively perform surgical interventions. Classical anatomical education cannot fully ensure mass education of students, since biological material cannot be restored and is quickly damaged – digital three-dimensional models are devoid of these disadvantages. Three groups of students were formed: the experimental group, which studied theoretical material using the Pirogov interactive table and performed coronary artery bypass grafting on biological material, as well as using the “Working Heart” simulator; the control group, which studied theoretical material using the classical method and practiced manual skills on biological material without the use of the simulator; and the comparison group, which studied theoretical material using the Pirogov interactive table and performed coronary artery bypass grafting on biological material. To monitor the effectiveness of the educational process, entrance test conducted in all groups before the start of training. At the end of the classes on individual topics, the participants completed exit testing, as well as questionnaires. The depth of mastering the teaching methodology using 3D anatomical complexes and a biological simulator that simulates heart contractions to practice the elements of coronary bypass surgery increases significantly with the combined use of the developed computer programs, allowing students to increase their professional competencies. The obvious advantages of the original specialized training program for the surgical treatment of coronary heart disease are due to both the deep assimilation of theoretical material and our improved practical training.
About the Authors
E. M. Trunin
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Trunin Evgeny M. – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Operative and Clinical Surgery with Topographic Anatomy named after S.A. Simbirtsev
St. Petersburg
V. V. Tatarkin
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tatarkin Vladislav V. – Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor
St. Petersburg
A. S. Sokolova
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation ; Federal State Budgetary Institution “Almazov National Medical Research Center” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sokolova Anna S. – Candidate of Medical Sciences
St. Petersburg
E. O. Stetsik
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Stetsik Egor O.
St. Petersburg
Yu. L. Vasiliev
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vasiliev Yuri L. – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor
Moscow
I. L. Samodova
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Samodova Inna L. – Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor
St. Petersburg
A. V. Sotnikov
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sotnikov Artyom V. – Candidate of Medical Sciences
St. Petersburg
V. G. Kachmazov
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kachmazov Vladislav G.
St. Petersburg
V. A. Yakovlev
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yakovlev Vladimir A.
St. Petersburg
V. S. Tomazova
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tomazova Veronika S.
St. Petersburg
P. E. Isaeva
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Isaeva Polina E.
St. Petersburg
A. V. Koscheev
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Koscheev Anton V. – Candidate of Medical Sciences
St. Petersburg
A. N. Andreeva
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andreeva Anastasia N.
St. Petersburg
A. B. Fizikova
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Fizikova Aliya B.
St. Petersburg
S. A. Tregubov
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tregubov Sergey A.
Moscow
A. Mohammad
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
St. Petersburg
R. Samarina
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
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Trunin E.M., Tatarkin V.V., Sokolova A.S., Stetsik E.O., Vasiliev Yu.L., Samodova I.L., Sotnikov A.V., Kachmazov V.G., Yakovlev V.A., Tomazova V.S., Isaeva P.E., Koscheev A.V., Andreeva A.N., Fizikova A.B., Tregubov S.A., Mohammad A., Samarina R. The use of the simulator “working heart” and 3D anatomical models to improve the quality of training of students in cardiac surgery. Russian surgical journal. 2025;1(4):38-48. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18705/3034-7270-2025-1-4-38-48
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