The Use of a Low-Fidelity Simulator to Improve Vascular Anastomosis Skills of Residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: To evaluate a workshop using a low-fidelity simulator for training vascular surgery residents in vascular anastomosis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design: Prospective, controlled, single-center.

Methods: Vascular surgery residents at the São Paulo University Medical School were enrolled in the COVID Group (five post graduation year 3 residents) or Control Group (five PGY-4 residents).