Simulators and Virtual Reality in Surgical Education

Betty Chou; Victoria L. Handa

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2006.01.007

Simulators and Virtual Reality in Surgical Education

Betty Chou, Victoria L. Handa

School of Medicine

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Abstract

This article explores the pros and cons of virtual reality simulators, their abilities to train and assess surgical skills, and their potential future applications. Computer-based virtual reality simulators and more conventional box trainers are compared and contrasted. The virtual reality simulator provides objective assessment of surgical skills and immediate feedback further to enhance training. With this ability to provide standardized, unbiased assessment of surgical skills, the virtual reality trainer has the potential to be a tool for selecting, instructing, certifying, and recertifying gynecologists.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	283-296
Number of pages	14
Journal	Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
Volume	33
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2006.01.007
State	Published - Jun 1 2006

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Chou, B., & Handa, V. L. (2006). Simulators and Virtual Reality in Surgical Education. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 33(2), 283-296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2006.01.007

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