Minimally invasive surgery represents one of the main evolutions of surgical techniques
aimed at providing a greater benefit to the patient. However, minimally invasive surgery …

This article reviews the current technology, literature, teaching models, and methods
associated with simulation‐based point‐of‐care ultrasound training. Patient simulation …

This article presents general principles and recent advancements in the clinical application
of augmented reality-based navigation surgery (AR based NS) for abdominal procedures …

Surgery, interventional radiology, and advanced endoscopy have all developed minimally
invasive techniques to effectively treat a variety of diseases with positive impact on patients' …

Surgical innovation relies on patient safety and quality of life, which require a drastic
iatrogenic impact reduction. A parallel development toward less invasive approaches has …

Background The majority of the current surgical simulators employ specialized sensory
equipment for instrument tracking. The Leap Motion controller is a new device able to track …

Nearly 3% of the US's gross domestic product is spent on surgical care. Many are hopeful
that technological advances will reduce morbidity and lower costs. One such technology that …

The authors reflect on the training standards and assessment for ultrasound simulation in
obstetrics and gynecology. Topics discussed include the patient-centered approach in …

Background Surgical procedures have undergone considerable advancement during the
last few decades. More recently, the availability of some imaging methods intraoperatively …

During laparoscopic surgery, the trocar insertion can injure arteries of the abdominal wall.
Although these arteries are visible in a preoperative computed tomography [CT] with …