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Virtual reality (VR) and 3D-printed models offer a cost-effective neurosurgical training alternative for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This curriculum significantly improved craniotomy simulation performance, enhancing surgical skills and access to training.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical Simulation
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Neurosurgical training in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is often hindered by limited access to cadavers.
  • Virtual reality (VR) and 3D printing present innovative solutions for surgical simulation in resource-constrained settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a neurosurgical training curriculum using VR and 3D-printed models for LMICs.
  • To assess the efficacy of VR-integrated training compared to traditional methods in craniotomy simulation.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 40 neurosurgical residents and attending surgeons in an LMIC.
  • Participants were divided into two groups: one trained with VR and a 3D-printed model, the other with only the 3D-printed model.
  • Performance metrics included size correction, osteotomy order, time, and landmark use; a questionnaire assessed fidelity.

Main Results:

  • VR-trained participants showed significantly improved outcomes in size correction (70% vs 20%), correct osteotomy order (90% vs 30%), completion time (85% vs 40%), and landmark use (95% vs 55%).
  • The majority of participants (95%) found the models to have adequate anatomic fidelity for training.

Conclusions:

  • The developed curriculum is a viable and cost-effective alternative to cadaver-based neurosurgical training.
  • This approach can enhance surgical simulation accessibility and improve training outcomes in LMICs.