Abstract
Microsurgery training for plastic surgery trainees in Australia
Highlights
The development of the surgical microscope and the advent of microsurgical techniques have been milestones in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Microsurgery is embedded in the armamentarium of the modern plastic surgeon, with trainees expected to be proficient at techniques such as microvascular anastomoses and nerve coaptations by the conclusion of their training
For the study an online-based survey was sent to current Australian plastic surgery trainees through the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
Summary
The development of the surgical microscope and the advent of microsurgical techniques have been milestones in plastic and reconstructive surgery. While the volume of operative cases remains key to one’s mastery, live surgery may not be the most appropriate setting to impart basic instrument and tissue-handling skills, due to factors including time pressures and the high-stakes nature of revascularisation/replantation surgery. Safe and supportive training environments are required to help establish the manual dexterity, threedimensional visualisation and mental fortitude required. To meet this demand, training courses outside of the normal curricula have emerged as platforms for trainees to receive exposure and attain elementary microsurgical skills. Significant numbers of Australian trainees have ventured overseas to partake in these training
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