From virtual reality to the operating room: The endoscopic sinus surgery simulator experiment

Abstract

The validity of the ES3 as an effective surgical trainer was verified in multiple instances, including those not depending on subjective rater evaluations. The ES3 is one of the few virtual reality simulators with a comprehensive validation record. Advanced simulation technologies need more rapid implementation in otolaryngology training, as they present noteworthy potential for high-quality surgical education while meeting the necessity of patient safety.

Systematic review of skills transfer after surgical simulation-based training

“…Thirteen studies 31 -43 investigated endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy 36,40,43 , oesophogastroduodenoscopy 32,38,39,41 , cystourethroscopy 37 , flexible transnasal laryngoscopy 31,35 , endoscopic sinus surgery 33,42 and transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) 34 ( Table 2). Seven studies 44 -50 investigated other procedures, namely knee arthroscopy 46 , abdominal fascial closure 49 , cardiac catheterization 44 , superficial femoral artery angioplasty 47 and cataract surgery 45,48,50 (Table 3).…”

Real‐time tracking and virtual endoscopy in cone‐beam CT‐guided surgery of the sinuses and skull base in a cadaver model

“…9,19 This study was performed by an experienced fellowship-trained skullbase surgeon with 2 novice surgical residents in training as assistants. The endoscope navigation with up-to-date CBCT images consistently scored as "very useful" as a tool to train surgical residents, due to improved understanding of complex anatomical structures within the 2D endoscopic image and guidance for maneuvering surgical tools in a confined space.…”

Novel Otolaryngology Simulation for the Management of Emergent Oropharyngeal Hemorrhage

“…Time and time again, simulation-based training has shown its effectiveness in the medical field, and specifically in the field of otolaryngology [14][15][16]. A study in 2015 by Chin et al found that "an otolaryngology boot camp gives residents the chance to learn and practice emergency skills before encountering the emergencies in everyday practice.…”