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Editorial Commentary: "Virtual Reality" Simulation in Orthopaedic Surgery: Realistically Helpful, or Virtually

Christopher L Camp1

  • 1Mayo Clinic.

Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
|May 7, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Virtual reality (VR) simulation shows promise for improving arthroscopic surgical skills. Further research is needed to solidify the link between simulator training and operating room performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Education
  • Medical Simulation
  • Virtual Reality

Background:

  • The field of virtual reality (VR) simulation for arthroscopic surgical skills acquisition is rapidly expanding.
  • Current evidence supporting VR simulation's effectiveness is limited but encouraging.
  • Simulator experience appears to translate to improved performance in the operating room.

Discussion:

  • Establishing a definitive link between simulator experience and surgical performance is crucial.
  • A proposed 'Task List' aims to guide surgeons and educators in utilizing VR simulators.
  • The role of VR simulators in resident education requires further definition.

Key Insights:

  • Limited evidence currently supports VR simulation for surgical skills.
  • Existing data suggests a positive correlation between simulator training and operative performance.

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  • A structured approach, like a 'Task List,' is proposed for effective VR simulator integration.

    • Outlook:

    • More research is essential to validate the benefits of VR surgical simulation.
    • Defining the optimal role of VR simulators in surgical residency programs is a key future direction.
    • The development of standardized assessment tools for VR-based surgical training is anticipated.