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Immersive virtual reality (iVR) is a low cost, high fidelity surgical training tool capable of simulating a full operating room environment. This review found that iVR training improves procedure time, task completion, and accuracy. User ratings were positive. Immersive VR may be favorable to gradual implementation into surgical residency curricula.

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Immersive virtual reality (iVR) improves procedural duration, task completion, and accuracy in surgical trainees: a systematic review

With limitations on operating time for surgical trainees and concerns for patient safety, immersive virtual reality (iVR) has emerged as a portable, low-cost, high-fidelity addition to competency-based surgical education. This review explores current literature and effectiveness of iVR in surgical skills training.

A systematic search was performed on MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, Web of Science and PsycInfo for primary studies published between January 1, 2000 and May 13, 2020. Two reviewers independently screened citations, extracted data, and assessed methodological quality using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI).

The literature search yielded 8,939 citations, with 13 articles included for qualitative synthesis. Ten studies (three pre-post, seven controlled trials) measured time to completion. iVR training improves post-intervention time to completion, with iVR completing procedures 18% to 43% faster than control groups. Two of four controlled trials that used task-specific checklists found iVR groups completed significantly more steps than control post-intervention. In one study, the iVR group scored 14 points higher on a 30-point checklist (p<0.001). Four studies reported on implant placement accuracy. In two studies by Xin et al., iVR groups placed significantly more successful grade I/A pedicle screws compared to controls (89.6% vs. 60.4%, and 69.6% vs. 55.4%). The mean MERSQI score was 11.88±1.60.

To our knowledge, studies on iVR have not been systematically reviewed in the context of surgical training. Given its efficacy, positive user ratings, and cost-effectiveness, iVR has strong potential for widespread adoption into surgical training programs.

Virtual reality

Surgical education

Simulation

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Teaching and learning

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Undergraduate

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