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Surgery
Nicholas Raison, Patrick Harrison, Takashige Abe, Abdullatif Aydin, Kamran Ahmed, Prokar Dasgupta
Summary: The study showed that procedural VR training is more effective in minimally invasive surgery, leading to improved technical skills. Any VR training resulted in significantly higher GEARS scores compared to no training. Procedural VR simulation was found to be effective for robotic training, successfully transferring technical skills to a clinical task in cadavers.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Patrycja Mickiewicz, Wojciech Gawecki, Maria Bratumila Gawlowska, Marcin Talar, Magdalena Wegrzyniak, Malgorzata Wierzbicka
Summary: The study evaluated the performance of a VR temporal bone surgery simulator in an antromastoidectomy simulation, showing an improvement in performance quality and increased confidence in surgical skills among participants after consecutive VR training sessions. Participants also expressed a desire for VR training to be included in routine educational programs for medical students.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lucia Otero-Varela, Ana Maria Cintora, Salvador Espinosa, Maria Redondo, Miriam Uzuriaga, Myriam Gonzalez, Mario Garcia, Jessica Naldrett, Juan Alonso, Tatiana Vazquez, Alberto Blanco, Maria del Carmen Cardos Alonso
Summary: This article introduces the effectiveness of using extended reality (XR) simulation as a training tool for medical first responders (MFRs) in mass-casualty incidents (MCIs) and disasters, and proposes the objectives and methods for evaluating this training method.
Review
Surgery
V. Fuertes Bielsa
Summary: Major changes have taken place in the medical environment, shifting from traditional residency programs to competency-based ones. Virtual reality has emerged as a valuable tool in surgical training, particularly in plastic surgery training. Efforts to create and validate VR simulators are ongoing to enhance safety, teamwork, and decision-making skills in plastic surgery training.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
G. Dipalma, A. D. Inchingolo, A. Mancini, M. E. Maggiore, G. M. Tartaglia, G. Malcangi, A. Semjonova, E. Ferrara, F. Lorusso, A. Scarano, K. Ferati, I Tesoro, A. Gnoni, S. Scacco, B. Rapone, A. M. Inchingolo, F. Inchingolo
Summary: Recent advances in biotechnology have shaped the relationship between surgeons and computers, with tools such as three-dimensional microscopy, virtual reality, surgical simulation, surgical robotics, and advanced neuroimaging. These tools have the potential to assist developing neurosurgeons and maxillofacial surgeons by reducing the learning curve, improving conceptual understanding of complex anatomy, and enhancing visuospatial skills. However, clinical trials in dental virtual reality are still experimental.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL REGULATORS AND HOMEOSTATIC AGENTS
(2022)
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Surgery
Allan Le, Anuj Krishna, Anton Philip Lambers, Andrew Hardidge, Jitendra Balakumar
Summary: This study aimed to assess the feasibility of setting up a virtual reality surgical training hub for an orthopaedic surgery unit, and document encountered hurdles. A dedicated training area was successfully established over a period of 3 months, with an average set up time of 7.5 minutes.
ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2021)
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Education & Educational Research
Guido Makransky, Sara Klingenberg
Summary: This article investigates the potential value of using immersive virtual reality (VR) simulations in dynamic risk assessment during mooring operations. The study found that compared to a personal trainer, the VR simulation group reported significantly higher levels of perceived enjoyment, intrinsic motivation, perceived learning, and behavioral change, as well as significantly lower levels of extraneous cognitive load.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING
(2022)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Tam V. Nguyen, Somaraju Kamma, Vamsi Adari, Tyler Lesthaeghe, Thomas Boehnlein, Victoria Kramb
Summary: This paper introduces a novel mixed reality system for nondestructive evaluation (NDE) training, where operator trainees can interact with virtual objects in a mixed environment using wearable headsets. The evaluation results show significant benefits of using mixed reality training for potential technician trainees.
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Pediatrics
Teng Wan, Kai Liu, Biao Li, Xudong Wang
Summary: This study assesses the validity of the iVR surgical training system for orthognathic surgery. Participants showed strong agreement to the fidelity of the system and its importance in surgical education, but experienced some dizziness and fatigue after 1 hour of use.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Ao Leng, Bolun Zeng, Yizhou Chen, Puxun Tu, Baoxin Tao, Xiaojun Chen
Summary: This study presents a novel training system for zygomatic implant surgery, which offers a more realistic simulation and training solution. By integrating visual, haptic, and auditory feedback, the system achieves global rigid-body collisions and soft tissue simulation, effectively improving surgeons' proficiency.
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2024)
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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Sok Ying Liaw, Jian Zhi Tan, Siriwan Lim, Wentao Zhou, John Yap, Rabindra Ratan, Sim Leng Ooi, Shu Jing Wong, Betsy Seah, Wei Ling Chua
Summary: This study describes the development of an AI-enabled virtual reality simulation and evaluates nursing students' competencies and experiences in communicating with an AI medical doctor. The results show significant improvements in communication knowledge and self-efficacy after the learning. The AI-enabled VRS was generally well-accepted, but the human-like feature of the AI doctor received lower ratings. Insights were provided on improving the system.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2023)
Review
Surgery
Randi Q. Mao, Lucy Lan, Jeffrey Kay, Ryan Lohre, Olufemi R. Ayeni, Danny P. Goel, Darren de Sa
Summary: Immersive virtual reality simulators have shown promising results in enhancing surgical skills acquisition in medical students, residents, and staff surgeons, improving procedural time, task completion, accuracy, user ratings, and cost-effectiveness. Studies support the incorporation of immersive VR into surgical training programs.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Mitch R. Paro, David S. Hersh, Ketan R. Bulsara
Summary: Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies are increasingly being used in neurosurgical education to enhance technical skills and improve understanding of operative anatomy. These simulators have shown to boost trainees' confidence and overall surgical techniques.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Peng Shi, Shuxiang Guo, Xiaoliang Jin, Hideyuki Hirata, Takashi Tamiya, Masahiko Kawanishi
Summary: This paper presents a novel virtual reality interventional training system that can be used to improve surgical safety and reduce radiation to surgeons. The system can be used for both the endovascular robotic system and the VR interventional training system, improving training and reducing education costs. Additionally, the paper proposes a new method for catheterization modeling in the interventional simulation, which simplifies the model and improves stability and computational complexity.
MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Wei Lin, Zhaoju Zhu, Bingwei He, Yuqing Liu, Wenyao Hong, Zhengjian Liao
Summary: A novel virtual reality simulation training system equipped with haptic feedback was developed to improve lateral ventricle puncture skill. Experimental results showed that neurosurgical interns trained with this system achieved higher scores in operation metrics, indicating the effectiveness of the proposed virtual training system.