Updated: Jun 28
01. Autonomy
With the right virtual reality surgery company, headphones, and controllers, residents can learn and practice specific procedures outside the operating room, even in the comfort of their own homes.
02. Repetition
These realistic simulations can be reset and repeated with no consequences, and significantly improve the competence and confidence of residents, directly resulting in better clinical outcomes and overall patient care.
03. Learn and apply any skills
In addition to assessment challenges, surgeons often do not have sufficient opportunities to apply the skills they learn, especially those related to new medical technologies.
04. Continuous learning
When training on a new device, surgeons frequently go to a one- to two-day training workshop with the medical device company. This ad hoc training does not generally allow surgeons to continue to build their skills.
05. Refreshing skills
It can take anywhere from four to six months for surgeons to perform a procedure on a patient, requiring them to refresh their knowledge “on the fly” in the operating room.
06. Preparation
Virtual reality technologies give this opportunity to train on any type of surgery before D-Day.
Surgeons can use VR surgery simulation to test new technologies in a risk-free environment, acquire knowledge of current procedures, and apply their skills to retain their expertise.
Updated: Jun 28
1. Motion sickness
VR motion sickness happens when your brain receives conflicting signals about movement in the environment around you and your body's relation to it.
In VR, this means that if you are standing still and the virtual environment around you is moving, you disturb the brain's equilibrium and start feeling nauseous.
2. High costs of VR headsets
VR headsets and equipment can be expensive, which can make it difficult for some institutions to afford.
3. Limited availability
In some types of surgical procedures or anatomies, or even some specialties.
4. Limited real-time feedback
01. High costs
VR systems and equipment can be expensive, which can make them difficult for some educational institutions to afford.
02. Limited availability
VR simulations may not be available for all types of surgical procedures or anatomies.
03. Lack of realism
While VR simulations can be highly realistic, they may not fully replicate the conditions of a real operating room, which can limit their effectiveness for training.
04. Limited feedback
Some VR simulations may not provide sufficient feedback on trainees' performance, which can limit the effectiveness of the training.