Validation of Tabletop Microscopes for Microsurgery Simulation and Training.

Purpose: Oral and maxillofacial surgery residency programs are increasingly adopting microsurgery as a core element of training; however, many barriers exist that limit trainees' proficiency. The purpose of this study was to perform a validation of 2 tabletop microscope simulations for their use as a training tool, which could serve as an affordable, alternative method to traditional microsurgery training methods.

Methods: A prospective, single-institution, multidepartmental validation study was performed.