Introduction: Virtual reality is an increasingly popular surgical training tool in Australia,
following the introduction of Australia's first virtual reality simulation machine at Liverpool …

Abstract Purpose Procedure-Specific Simulations (PSS) are 3D realistic simulations that
provide a platform to practice complete surgical procedures in a virtual-reality environment …

Introduction: Robotic surgery for localized prostate cancer offers a greater range of motion
attributed to the EndoWrist instruments. Postoperative outcomes are linked to the quality of …

Surgical skill assessment is crucial for training and certification. The current gold standard is
based on real-time proctoring in the operating room (OR)–developed by Halsted over a …

El trabajo presenta la implementación de un simulador quirúrgico virtual para operaciones
de laparoscopia utilizando asistentes robóticos. Para este tipo de simuladores son …

ABSTRACT Study Objective Both simulator practice and intraoperative performance serve to
inform surgical trainee training, but the skill transfer from simulation to the intraoperative …

One of the current limitations in MIS robotic surgery is the limited field of view due to the use
of a sole rigid 3D–imaging camera. This study proposes a modular 2D flexible imaging …

Virtual reality simulation is a cost-effective training tool for robotic surgery. With available
platforms, users can develop basic, intermediate, and advanced surgical skills. Simulators …

Robotic surgery is now considered the gold standard for many urological procedures.
However, what can improve patient outcomes and technical ability? Surgery is still a …

Ultrasound (US)-guided nerve blocks are routinely used to remove sensation from a
particular area of the body. US guidance provides for a more accurate needle placement …