Using Virtual Reality Simulators to Enhance Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Skills Learning
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Abstract
(1) Medical training is changing, especially for surgeons. Virtual reality simulation is an excellent way to train surgeons safely. Studies show that surgeons who train with simulation have demonstrated improved technical skills in fundamental surgical procedures. The purpose of this study is to determine the overall impact of virtual reality training on laparoscopic cholecystectomy performance and to explore whether specific training protocols or the addition of feedback confer any advantages for future surgeons. (2) MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase (Ovid SP), Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus were searched for the literature related to virtual reality training, immersive simulation, laparoscopic surgical skills training, and medical education. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool and NIH Quality Assessment Tool. (3) A total of 55 full-text articles were reviewed. Meta-analysis showed that virtual reality training is an effective method for learning cholecystectomy surgical skills. (4) Conclusions: Performance, measured by objective structured assessments and time to task completion, is improved with virtual reality training compared with no additional training. Positive effects of simulation training were evident in global rating scores and operative time. Continuous feedback on movement parameters during laparoscopic cholecystectomy skills training impacts skills acquisition and long-term retention.
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Research context
OpenAlex topics: Surgical Simulation and Training · Anatomy and Medical Technology · Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
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Affiliations
Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
Center for Modeling, Simulation & Imaging in Medicine, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180, USA
Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
Department of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Long Branch, NJ 07740, USA
Funding
National Institutes of Health
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