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Training on a virtual reality laparoscopic simulator improves performance of live laparoscopic surgery
Shinji Ohtake1, Kazuhide Makiyama1, Daisuke Yamashita1,2
1Department of Urology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan.
Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery
|October 26, 2021
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) training for laparoscopic nephrectomy (LN) improved surgical efficiency in porcine models. This simulation-based training shows promise for enhancing resident surgical skills in urology.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Education
- Medical Simulation
Background:
- Assessing the impact of virtual reality (VR) simulators on surgical training.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of VR in teaching laparoscopic nephrectomy (LN).
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if VR simulator training enhances porcine LN performance.
- To evaluate the impact of VR training on surgical skills and efficiency.
Main Methods:
- Urological residents were divided into training and non-training groups.
- Participants underwent baseline skill assessments and performed porcine LN.
- Surgical performance was evaluated using the Global Operative Assessment of Laparoscopic Skills (GOALS) system.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in operation time or most GOALS scores were observed.
- The VR training group showed significantly higher efficiency (E) scores.
- Post-training simulator scores improved significantly compared to baseline.
Conclusions:
- VR LN training demonstrably improved performance in actual surgical procedures.
- VR-based procedural simulation is a valuable addition to resident laparoscopic training programs.
