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Surgical simulation training is crucial for urology residents to develop skills safely. This review examines various simulation platforms, including virtual reality, for endourology procedures like ureterorenoscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Education
  • Medical Simulation

Background:

  • Modern surgical training faces pressures like reduced hours and litigation risks.
  • Traditional "see one, do one, teach one" is replaced by simulation for skill development.
  • Simulation enhances patient safety and surgical expertise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review available simulation platforms in endourology.
  • To assess the validation status of these simulation tools.
  • Focus on ureterorenoscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy simulation.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of simulation modalities: wet-lab, dry lab, high-fidelity, low-fidelity, and virtual reality (VR).
  • Discussion of simulator design and validation parameters (face, content, construct validity).

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  • Literature review of simulation platforms in endourology.

    • Main Results:

    • Simulation offers diverse platforms for practicing technical and non-technical surgical skills.
    • VR and other modalities can simulate procedures like laparoscopic suturing and robotic console tasks.
    • Simulation can address team dynamics and non-technical skills in the operating room.

    Conclusions:

    • Simulation is integral to contemporary urology training.
    • Validated simulation models are essential for effective skill acquisition.
    • Further evaluation of simulation platforms for endourology is warranted.