Touch Surgery: a Twenty-First Century Platform for Surgical Training

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Simulation
• Digital Health

Background:

• Simulation-based learning is proven to reduce errors and improve outcomes in aviation and healthcare.
• Studies show simulator-trained medical students outperform those with traditional training.
• Digital platforms are increasingly vital for modern medical education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the novel online platform Touch Surgery.
• To detail its features, modules, and application in surgical training.
• To assess its user functionality and potential impact on medical education.

Main Methods:

• Review of the Touch Surgery platform.
• Analysis of its simulation features across 14 specialties.
• Evaluation of user functionality and training application.

Main Results:

• Touch Surgery provides numerous simulations from diverse surgical specialties.
• The platform includes two distinct modules designed for training.
• User functionality and application in medical training were reviewed.

Conclusions:

• Touch Surgery represents a novel approach to surgical training innovation.
• Simulation-based learning is a revolutionary shift in medical education.
• Platforms like Touch Surgery are essential for meeting 21st-century surgical training demands.