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Artificial Versus Video-Based Immersive Virtual Surroundings: Analysis of Performance and User's Preference
Tobias Huber1, Markus Paschold1, Christian Hansen2
11 University Medicine of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany.
Surgical Innovation
|March 6, 2018
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) laparoscopy simulation using an artificially created VR operating room (AVR) and a highly immersive VR operating room (IVR) showed no performance differences. However, participants preferred the IVR environment for training.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Simulation
- Virtual Reality Technology
- Medical Education
Background:
- Immersive virtual reality (VR) laparoscopy simulation enhances presence during training.
- This study compares two distinct VR operating room environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare performance and user preference between an artificially created VR operating room (AVR) and a highly immersive VR operating room (IVR).
Main Methods:
- Thirty participants performed three laparoscopic tasks (peg transfer, fine dissection, cholecystectomy) in both AVR and IVR settings using a crossover design.
- Performance metrics and user experience (presence, immersion, exhilaration) were evaluated.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in overall virtual laparoscopic performance was observed between AVR and IVR.
- The highly immersive VR (IVR) environment was preferred by the majority of participants (24/30).
- Experienced participants outperformed novices across both environments; IVR reported higher presence, immersion, and exhilaration.
Conclusions:
- The study did not find performance differences between artificially created VR and highly immersive VR operating room environments.
- Highly immersive VR is perceived as more realistic and is preferred by users for laparoscopic simulation training.