Virtual reality simulation training in laparoscopic surgery - does it really matter, what simulator to use? Results of a cross-sectional study. - Publication

Publication

Virtual reality simulation training in laparoscopic surgery - does it really matter, what simulator to use? Results of a cross-sectional study.

Journal Paper/Review - May 28, 2024

Sparn Moritz, Teixeira Hugo, Chatziisaak Dimitrios, Schmied Bruno, Hahnloser Dieter, Bischofberger Stephan

Citation

Sparn M, Teixeira H, Chatziisaak D, Schmied B, Hahnloser D, Bischofberger S. Virtual reality simulation training in laparoscopic surgery - does it really matter, what simulator to use? Results of a cross-sectional study. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:589.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

BMC Med Educ 2024; 24

Publication Date

May 28, 2024

Issn Electronic

1472-6920

Pages

589

Brief description/objective

Virtual reality simulation training plays a crucial role in modern surgical training, as it facilitates trainees to carry out surgical procedures or parts of it without the need for training "on the patient". However, there are no data comparing different commercially available high-end virtual reality simulators.