Virtual Surgery: benefits, and disadvantages

Virtual reality is a computer-generated environment that appears to be real. This environment is a simulation of a real or fictional world.

Virtual reality surgery is the application of virtual reality in surgery.

Virtual reality surgery is also referred to as virtual surgery or VR surgery.

Benefits of Virtual Surgery

Immersive Learning: Virtual reality transforms surgical education with interactive 3D environments that enhance the learning experience.

Efficiency in Preparation: Reduced surgical preparative time means more time for practical learning.

Safety First: The low-risk, safe environment of virtual surgery allows learners to make mistakes without consequences.

Real-Time Feedback: Learners receive instant feedback, a crucial element in skill development.

Guided Learning: Real-time guidance ensures that learners stay on the right surgical path.

Knowledge at Your Fingertips: Access to real-time surgical references and information supports informed decision-making.

3D Insights: 3D anatomical images and models provide a deeper understanding of surgical procedures.

Continuous Growth: Virtual surgery offers endless learning opportunities, promoting skill refinement.

Practice Makes Perfect: Repetition without consequences fosters mastery of surgical techniques, especially in minimally invasive and robotic surgery.

Innovative Exploration: Experiment with new and groundbreaking surgical procedures safely.

Tackling Rare Cases: Virtual surgery allows practitioners to gain experience in rare surgical procedures.

Global Expertise: Access to worldwide surgical expertise fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Telesurgery Possibilities: Virtual surgery sets the stage for collaborative telesurgery endeavors.

Disadvantages of virtual surgery

VR surgery can also have some disadvantages:

• High cost of professional VR headsets, and VR surgical software.

• Motion sickness.

• Limited real feedback.

• Limited surgical procedures.

VR surgery can enhance the way surgeons perform, train, and teach surgery.

Virtual reality creates a 3D simulated, interactive, and immersive environment, where surgeons can practice several surgical procedures and surgical skills.