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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Technology
  • Virtual Reality Applications

Background:

  • Robotic-assisted surgery offers significant advantages in minimally invasive procedures.
  • Widespread adoption requires comprehensive training for surgical teams.
  • Existing training methods may not fully prepare surgeons for complex robotic procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce an innovative immersive virtual reality (VR) training experience for robotic-assisted surgery.
  • To provide a detailed overview of the VR simulation's design and content.
  • To highlight the potential of VR in enhancing surgical education.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a three-part immersive VR experience using 360° recordings and editing software.
  • Included navigation familiarization, in-depth operating room insights, and critical procedure step highlights.
  • Designed for accessibility on head-mounted devices (HDMs) with an optional 2D mode.

Main Results:

  • The VR experience offers interactive learning on surgical knowledge, strategies, and instrumentation.
  • It effectively conveys key surgical elements for thoracic (lobectomy) and bariatric (duodenal switch) procedures.
  • The VR training is downloadable and functional on various HDMs, offering versatility.

Conclusions:

  • Immersive VR training holds significant potential for advancing surgical education, particularly for complex robotic procedures.
  • This technology can help bridge the skill gap between novice and expert surgeons.
  • Further research is needed to evaluate the VR tool's acceptability, effectiveness, usability, and utility.