Application of virtual reality in optimizing surgical outcomes and resident training in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A randomized control trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) necessitates that the urologist comprehensively understands the stone's location and its relation to the intrarenal anatomy. We evaluated the use of virtual reality (VR) as a preoperative tool for planning for PCNL surgery and its assessment for training among residents in PCNL.

Materials and methods

This prospective, randomized control trial took place between May 2021 to June 2022. Resident and consultant surgeons rated their understanding of the anatomy with computed tomography (CT) alone and after CT+VR. The CT scans from patients randomized to the intervention group created a patient-specific three-dimensional VR model (Anatomage software version 6.02).

Results

The trial enrolled 90 participants and was randomized to th

SUBMITTER: Mittal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12599425 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature