World Neurosurg
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World Neurosurg
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To create a reusable and inexpensive training model with technological tools that simulates cerebral bypass surgery and a sensor system that provides tactile feedback to the surgeon. Furthermore, we aimed to evaluate the anastomotic stability and contribution to the surgeon's learning curve. ⋯ With practice, the time required for anastomosis completion and number of parenchymal touches decreased. Thus, the model is useful, inexpensive, reusable, easily accessible, and contributes to the surgeon's learning curve. Our model with pressure-sensitive sensors can be used for microsurgery practice, enabling the surgeons to gain tactile conditioning and evaluate anastomotic stability and leakage.