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Extended reality in surgical education: A systematic review
Michael Co1, Shirley Chiu1, Ho Hung Billy Cheung1
1Centre of Education and Training, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, China.
Surgery
|August 28, 2023
Summary
Extended reality (XR) training shows mixed results in surgical education. While superior to didactic methods, its effectiveness compared to traditional hands-on training requires further investigation for specific surgical fields.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Extended Reality Technologies
Background:
- Surgical education is evolving with new training modalities.
- Extended reality (XR) offers immersive learning experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the effectiveness of extended reality-based training in surgical education.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
- Qualitative analysis of 33 included studies.
Main Results:
- Virtual reality (VR) training showed superior outcomes compared to didactic teaching.
- Results were contradictory when comparing VR to no training for laparoscopic surgery.
- VR training demonstrated positive outcomes in orthopedics but mixed results against dry lab simulation for various procedures.
Conclusions:
- Extended reality (XR) training can be a valuable adjunct to traditional surgical training methods.
- Further research is needed to clarify its role in specific surgical disciplines.
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