Exploring trainee experiences in a structured virtual reality laparoscopic training programme for general surgeons: a longitudinal case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The acquisition and maintenance of technical skills in surgical specialties has become increasingly challenging for postgraduate trainees, exacerbated by factors such as the shift from traditional apprenticeship models, reduced operative time, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual reality (VR) simulators offer a promising adjunct to traditional surgical training, though their integration into routine practice remain underexplored.

Objective

This qualitative study investigates the experiences and motivations of general surgical trainees who engaged with a VR laparoscopic simulator as part of a structured training program.

Methods

A case study methodology was chosen to explore the experiences of 22 general surgery trainees using a VR laparoscopic s

SUBMITTER: Siddharth A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12570560 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature