scholarly journals Virtual reality training in laparoscopic surgery: A systematic review & meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 85-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Medhat Alaker ◽  
Greg R. Wynn ◽  
Tan Arulampalam
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Virtual Reality Training

Effectiveness of virtual reality training in improving knowledge among nursing students: A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression

2020 ◽  
pp. 104655
Author(s):  
Adele Pei Ning Woon ◽  
Wen Qi Mok ◽  
Ying Jia Shermin Chieng ◽  
Hui Min Zhang ◽  
Patricia Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Virtual Reality Training ◽  
Meta Regression

scholarly journals Virtual reality training compared with apprenticeship training in laparoscopic surgery: a meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 102 (9) ◽  
pp. 672-684
Author(s):  
M Portelli ◽  
SF Bianco ◽  
T Bezzina ◽  
JE Abela
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Surgical Training ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Virtual Reality Training ◽  
Apprenticeship Training ◽  
Tissue Handling ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Introduction Since its inception, laparoscopic surgery has evolved and new techniques have been developed due to technological advances. This requires a different and more complex skill set in comparison with open surgery. Reduced working hours, less training time and patient safety factors demand that such skills need to be achieved outside the operating theatre environment. Several studies have been published and have determined the effectiveness of virtual reality training. We aimed to compare virtual reality training with the traditional apprenticeship method of training and determine whether it can supplement or replace the traditional apprenticeship model. We also aimed to perform a meta-analysis of the literature and develop conclusions with respect to the benefits achieved by adding virtual reality training on a regular basis to surgical training programmes. Methods A literature search was carried out on PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE and Google Scholar academic search engines using the MESH terms ‘randomised controlled trials’, ‘virtual reality’, ‘laparoscopy’, ‘surgical education’ and ‘surgical training’. All randomised controlled trials published to January 2018 comparing virtual reality training to apprenticeship training were included. Data were collected on improved dexterity, operative performance and operating times. Each outcome was calculated with 95% confidence intervals and with intention-to-treat analysis; 24 randomised controlled trials were analysed. Findings Meta-analytical data were extracted for time, path length, instrument handling, tissue handling, error scores and objective structure assessment of technical skills scoring. There was significant improvement in individual trainee skill in all meta-analyses (p < 0.0002). Conclusion This meta-analysis shows that virtual reality not only improves efficiency in the trainee’s surgical practice but also improves quality with reduced error rates and improved tissue handling.

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