Comparison of results of virtual-reality simulator and training model for basic ureteroscopy training

Journal of Endourology
David S ChouElspeth M McDougall

Abstract

The traditional method of acquiring surgical skills is by apprenticeship and involves an extensive period of training with patients. Model-based and virtual reality simulation is gaining interest as alternative training, allowing repetitive practice in a low-risk environment. The objective of this study was to determine if a materials, model-based training format and an interactive virtual-reality simulator could provide equivalent teaching of basic ureteroscopy skills to the inexperienced medical student. Sixteen first-year medical students received the same didactic session and video viewing on cystoscopy, guidewire access to the upper urinary tract, and ureteroscopy with intracorporeal laser lithotripsy and stone extraction by the same instructor. The participants were then randomized into two study groups: Group 1 was trained on the ureteroscopy training model (TMU) from Limbs & Things and Group 2 on the Simbionix UROMentor virtual-reality simulator (VRS) until the participants could perform the procedure independently. Two months later, the participants independently performed a ureteroscopic procedure on a pig kidney/ureter model and were graded from 1 to 5 on their ability to complete the steps of the procedure and the q...Continue Reading

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