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Enhancing Surgical Proficiency: The Role of Virtual Reality Simulators in Laparoscopic Skill Transfer
Antoni Sierant1, Karolina Wawiernia2, Julia Bijok1
1Center for Endoscopy Simulation, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland.
Polski Przeglad Chirurgiczny
|April 22, 2026
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) simulators effectively transfer laparoscopic skills to the operating room (OR). VR training enhances surgical precision, reduces errors, and leads to fewer complications, improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Virtual Reality Technology
Background:
- Virtual reality (VR) simulators are increasingly recognized as valuable tools in medical education for laparoscopic skill development.
- The effectiveness of VR simulators in transferring motor and psychomotor skills to the operating room (OR) is crucial given the rise of minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and assess the existing evidence on the transferability of laparoscopic skills acquired through VR simulation to the OR.
- To evaluate the impact of VR training on technical proficiency and patient outcomes in surgery.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted, analyzing studies from peer-reviewed medical databases.
- Included studies comprised controlled trials and meta-analyses examining the effects of VR training on surgical performance.
Main Results:
- Studies consistently show that VR training significantly enhances technical surgical skills, including precision, time management, and error reduction.
- Randomized controlled trials indicate that surgeons trained using VR simulators perform procedures faster and experience fewer complications compared to those trained via traditional methods.
Conclusions:
- VR simulators are integral to contemporary laparoscopic training, providing a safe and effective environment for skill acquisition.
- Evidence strongly supports the transfer of VR-trained skills to clinical practice, suggesting VR integration into surgical curricula can improve patient outcomes.
