The efficacy of virtual reality simulation training in laparoscopy: a systematic review of randomized trials

• Published in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica Vol. 91; no. 9; pp. 1015 - 1028
• Main Authors: LARSEN, CHRISTIAN RIFBJERG, OESTERGAARD, JEANETT, OTTESEN, BENT S., SOERENSEN, JETTE LED
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.09.2012; Blackwell
• Subjects: assessment; Biological and medical sciences; Clinical Competence - standards; competence; Computer Simulation; Computer-Assisted Instruction; computing methodologies; Digestive system. Abdomen; Education, Medical, Continuing - methods; Endoscopy; Female; Gynecology - education; Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics; Humans; Internship and Residency - methods; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); Laparoscopy; Laparoscopy - education; Male; Medical sciences; programmed instruction; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; simulation; skills; User-Computer Interface; virtual reality; Methodology; computing methodologies; Gynecology; programmed instruction; Laparoscopy; Review; Obstetrics; Augmented reality; skills; assessment; competence; Randomization; Simulation; Virtual reality; Clinical trial; Endoscopy; Bibliographic review

Background. Virtual reality (VR) simulators for surgical training might possess the properties needed for basic training in laparoscopy. Evidence for training efficacy of VR has been investigated by research of varying quality over the past decade. Objective. To review randomized controlled trials r...