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Does a virtual simulation teaching platform improve surgical training for medical undergraduate students?
Jie Liu1,2, Tingting Hu3, Ke Xu4
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wannan Medical College, No. 2 Zheshan West Road, Jinghu District, Wuhu, 241000, China. liujie19842020@163.com.
BMC Surgery
|July 3, 2025
Summary
Virtual simulation platforms enhance surgical education for medical students, improving anatomical knowledge and laparoscopic appendectomy skills. This technology boosts learning satisfaction, offering a valuable supplement to traditional surgical training methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Virtual Simulation Technology
Background:
- Traditional surgical teaching methods lack sufficient interactive, hands-on experience.
- Virtual simulation offers immersive learning but its advantages in surgical training require further research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a virtual simulation teaching platform on the practical surgical education of medical undergraduates.
Main Methods:
- A virtual simulation platform was used by an experimental group alongside traditional methods.
- A control group received only traditional teaching and video playback.
- Assessments included anatomical knowledge, virtual appendectomy simulation, suturing skills, and learning satisfaction.
Main Results:
- The experimental group showed significantly higher scores in gastrointestinal anatomy knowledge and virtual laparoscopic appendectomy simulation.
- No significant difference was found in simulator-based laparoscopic suturing and knot-tying skills between groups.
- Students using the virtual platform reported significantly higher learning satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Virtual simulation teaching platforms positively influence surgical education for medical undergraduates.
- This technology provides novel methods and enhances surgical training experiences.
