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Michael W. Fitzsimmons
Publications - 4
Citations - 1492
Michael W. Fitzsimmons is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Suture (anatomy). The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 4 publications receiving 1492 citations.
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System for endoscopic suturing
TL;DR: In this article, a system for endoscopic suturing is provided having an endoscope, such as a gastroscope, with a distal end (14b) locatable in the body of a patient and a flexible shaft (14a) extending to the distal extension of the endoscope.
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Running stitch suturing device
TL;DR: In this article, an instrument and method for suturing wound closures is provided having a handle, shaft and suture engagement mechanism, which provides for multiple placements or “bites” of suture in tissues to enable a wide variety of Suturing techniques, including the ability to “run” a suture.
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Sew-right running stitch instrument
TL;DR: In this paper, an instrument and method for suturing wound closures is provided having a handle, shaft and suture engagement mechanism, which provides for multiple placements or “bites” of suture in tissues to enable a wide variety of Suturing techniques, including the ability to “run” a suture.
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A novel model for minimally invasive left ventricular assist device implantation training.
Davida A. Robinson,Michael W. Fitzsimmons,Kenneth Waters,Farrukh Mohiuddin,Peter A. Knight,Jude S. Sauer,Carl A. Johnson,Igor Gosev +7 more
TL;DR: This high-fidelity, reproducible hybrid model has the potential to be used as an adjunct to surgical training, providing a safe and controlled learning environment for trainees to acquire skills in minimally invasive LVAD implantation.