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Virtual temporal bone simulators and their use in surgical training: a narrative review
Lauren Bolton1, Kenneth Young2, Jaydip Ray3
1ENT Offices, York Hospital, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, York UK.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|November 16, 2023
Summary
Virtual temporal bone simulators offer a valuable supplement to surgical training, especially with reduced traditional opportunities. These advanced tools are becoming increasingly important for otolaryngology residents.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Simulation
- Surgical Education
Background:
- Temporal bone dissection is a complex surgical skill.
- The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has limited traditional surgical training opportunities.
- There is a growing need for effective adjuncts to surgical training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current state-of-the-art virtual temporal bone simulators.
- To assess the role of these simulators in surgical training.
Main Methods:
- A narrative literature review was conducted.
- A Medline search was performed using a predefined strategy.
- Sixty-one studies were included in the review.
Main Results:
- Five validated temporal bone simulators were identified: Voxel-Man, CardinalSim, Ohio State University Simulator, Melbourne University's Virtual Reality Surgical Simulation, and Visible Ear Simulator.
- The merits and training roles of each simulator were reviewed.
Conclusions:
- Virtual temporal bone simulators are effective adjuncts to conventional surgical training.
- These simulators are expected to play a significant role in future surgical education.
