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Tele-Simulated Cardiac Bypass Surgery: Novel Remote Training for Pakistan’s Rural Clinics

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background Coronary artery disease is a growing concern in Pakistan, yet rural clinics in Gilgit-Baltistan lack access to advanced cardiac surgery training. Tele-simulated platforms with novel blood-flow mimicking fluids offer a solution to bridge this gap (Iqbal et al., 2024). Methods This narrative review analysis advancements in tele-simulation for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) training. The study evaluated a low-bandwidth, solar-charged system in remote Gilgit-Baltistan trials, training 20 surgeons, focusing on surgical technique improvements and sustainability metrics compared to conventional methods. Results The tele-simulation platform improved surgical technique by 38%, with blood-flow mimicking fluids enhancing realism. The solar-charged system reduced energy costs by 65%, ensuring accessibility in off-grid rural clinics. Conclusion This tele-simulation approach could significantly enhance cardiac care delivery in Pakistan’s remote regions. By leveraging sustainable technology, it paves the way for equitable healthcare access across urban-rural divides.

Source: Premier journal of science.

DOI: 10.70389/pjs.100195

Authors: Rida Shakeel, Raghabendra Kumar Mahato, Sohaib Aftab Ahmed Chaudhry, Immad Muhammad Usman, Javed Iqbal Hamad, Shah Bano

Institutions: Dow University of Health Sciences, Gandaki Medical College, George Eliot Hospital, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Language: English

Topic: Surgical Simulation and Training

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7117706675