Virtual reality training for surgical trainees in laparoscopic surgery

Abstract

Virtual reality training can supplement standard laparoscopic surgical training of apprenticeship and is at least as effective as video trainer training in supplementing standard laparoscopic training. Further research of better methodological quality and more patient-relevant outcomes are needed.

Is there a place for virtual reality simulators in assessment of competency in percutaneous renal access?

“…This was congruent with previous studies demonstrating practice on simulators, rather than the number of cases assisted, significantly influenced competency [8,9]. Similarly, recent Cochrane review reported that trainees who exercise on VR simulators show better performance in the operating room with fewer complications and shorter operative time [18]. Despite being a prospective study, it suffers from the following limitations.…”

Is there a place for virtual reality simulators in assessment of competency in percutaneous renal access?

“…This was congruent with previous studies demonstrating practice on simulators, rather than the number of cases assisted, significantly influenced competency [8,9]. Similarly, recent Cochrane review reported that trainees who exercise on VR simulators show better performance in the operating room with fewer complications and shorter operative time [18]. Despite being a prospective study, it suffers from the following limitations.…”

A Review on Virtual Reality Skill Training Applications

“…Grantcharov et al (2004) also validated that VR training outperformed traditional training using a randomized clinical trial of the performance of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Similar results have been found in the studies by Westwood et al (1998), Seymour et al (2002), Gurusamy et al (2009).…”

Can Virtual Reality Simulation Trainers Provide Transferable Skills in Knee Arthroscopy?

“…These findings lend cross-specialty support to the effectiveness of VR training. However, similar to the studies we assessed, the results are not uniformly positive in other specialties [ 37 ].…”

Is there a place for virtual reality simulators in assessment of competency in percutaneous renal access?

“…This was congruent with previous studies demonstrating practice on simulators, rather than the number of cases assisted, significantly influenced competency [8,9]. Similarly, recent Cochrane review reported that trainees who exercise on VR simulators show better performance in the operating room with fewer complications and shorter operative time [18]. Despite being a prospective study, it suffers from the following limitations.…”

A Review on Virtual Reality Skill Training Applications

“…Grantcharov et al (2004) also validated that VR training outperformed traditional training using a randomized clinical trial of the performance of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Similar results have been found in the studies by Westwood et al (1998), Seymour et al (2002), Gurusamy et al (2009).…”

Can Virtual Reality Simulation Trainers Provide Transferable Skills in Knee Arthroscopy?

“…These findings lend cross-specialty support to the effectiveness of VR training. However, similar to the studies we assessed, the results are not uniformly positive in other specialties [ 37 ].…”

Is there a place for virtual reality simulators in assessment of competency in percutaneous renal access?

“…This was congruent with previous studies demonstrating practice on simulators, rather than the number of cases assisted, significantly influenced competency [8,9]. Similarly, recent Cochrane review reported that trainees who exercise on VR simulators show better performance in the operating room with fewer complications and shorter operative time [18]. Despite being a prospective study, it suffers from the following limitations.…”

A Review on Virtual Reality Skill Training Applications

“…Grantcharov et al (2004) also validated that VR training outperformed traditional training using a randomized clinical trial of the performance of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Similar results have been found in the studies by Westwood et al (1998), Seymour et al (2002), Gurusamy et al (2009).…”

Can Virtual Reality Simulation Trainers Provide Transferable Skills in Knee Arthroscopy?

“…These findings lend cross-specialty support to the effectiveness of VR training. However, similar to the studies we assessed, the results are not uniformly positive in other specialties [ 37 ].…”