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Summary

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The metaverse, an immersive virtual world, is transforming surgical training and patient care. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies are key to its integration into modern surgery.

Keywords:

Augmented reality Educación quirúrgica Metaverse Metaverso Realidad aumentada Realidad virtual Simulación Simulation Surgical education Virtual reality

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Area of Science:

Medical Technology
Extended Reality
Digital Health

Background:

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies have advanced rapidly, leading to the emergence of the metaverse.
The metaverse offers immersive, interactive extended reality experiences through user-created avatars.
While finance, communication, and entertainment are early adopters, the medical field is increasingly recognizing the metaverse's potential.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the impact of the metaverse on the surgical field.
To highlight the benefits of VR and metaverse technologies for surgical training and patient care.

Main Methods:

Literature review on current metaverse applications in medicine.
Analysis of the potential integration of VR/AR technologies in surgical practices.
Discussion of the future role of the metaverse in surgery.

Main Results:

The metaverse is gaining significant traction in the medical community.
Surgical bodies acknowledge the value of VR and metaverse for enhancing surgical education and patient outcomes.
VR technology is poised for deep integration into surgical procedures within the next 20 years.

Conclusions:

The metaverse presents a transformative opportunity for surgical training and patient care.
Continued development and adoption of VR and metaverse technologies will reshape the future of surgery.
The versatility of these technologies ensures their integral role in the evolution of surgical practice.