The development of laparoscopic skills using virtual reality simulations: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Teaching based on virtual reality simulators in medicine has expanded in recent years due to the limitations of more traditional methods, especially for surgical procedures such as laparoscopy.

Purpose of review

To analyze the effects of using virtual reality simulations on the development of laparoscopic skills in medical students and physicians.

Data sources

The literature screening was done in April 2020 through Medline (PubMed), EMBASE and Database of the National Institute of Health.

Eligibility criteria

Randomized clinical trials that subjected medical students and physicians to training in laparoscopic skills in virtual reality simulators.

Study appraisal

Paired reviewers independently identified 1529 articles and included 7 trials that

SUBMITTER: Taba JV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8211221 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature