The value of virtual reality-simulator training in the development of laparoscopic surgical skills

Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Roger HartRaymond Garry

Abstract

To determine the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) training in improving the surgical skills of medical students and gynecologic trainees. A prospective observational study to assess the changes observed in objectively measured surgical performance after VR training. University teaching hospital and the laboratories of the University of Western Australia. Fifteen 5th-year medical students, six junior-doctor trainees (years 1-3), and eight senior trainees (years 4-6). Standard gynecologic procedures before and after VR training were undertaken on sheep. The procedures were video-recorded and edited to blind the scorer as to identity and seniority of the operator. The procedures were scored using a combination of operative time and penalties for surgical errors. The surgical scores were correlated with the VR scores. Operative skills were assessed using a combination score compiled from scores obtained while undertaking salpingectomy, salpingotomy, and tubal clipping. Virtual reality scores were also a combination score derived from summation of various computer-calculated measures of time and accuracy in undertaking two standardized exercises. The baseline VR scores were significantly related to the overall pre-training scor...Continue Reading

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