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Metaverse and Telementoring: From Surgery to Workshop.

Michele Ammendola¹, Francesca Vescio¹, Mohanad Al Ansari²

¹Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy.

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|February 20, 2024

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The Metaverse offers a virtual platform for global surgeons to connect and share expertise in hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery. This innovative telementoring approach enhances surgical training and collaboration at minimal cost.

Keywords:

artificial intelligence metaverse surgery telementoring virtual reality

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Area of Science:

Medical technology
Surgical innovation
Virtual reality applications

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated telemedicine adoption, leading to the development of the Metaverse.
The Metaverse, a 3D interactive environment, integrates visual, auditory, and tactile feedback.
It has shown promise in various medical fields, including surgical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the potential of the Metaverse as a telementoring platform for surgeons worldwide.
To facilitate the combination of global surgical expertise and knowledge sharing.
To assess its utility in advanced surgical training and collaboration.

Main Methods:

The first Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) Surgery Workshop was conducted in a "Metaverse Surgical Hospital."
Surgeons from diverse global locations participated, discussing HPB pathologies and surgical strategies.
Remote support was provided for a robotic liver resection procedure.

Main Results:

The Metaverse enabled surgeons to convene and discuss complex HPB cases and treatment strategies.
Trainee surgeons gained access to expert mentorship and advanced training opportunities.
Facilitated global collaboration in the field of HPB surgery.

Conclusions:

The Metaverse presents a cost-effective solution for telementoring in clinical and surgical practice.
It has the potential to significantly improve surgical skills and patient outcomes.
Virtual environments can bridge geographical barriers in medical education and collaboration.