The Need for Immersive Training

Specialized training is essential in developing the practical skills required for surgical proficiency. Research indicates that a specialist must perform over 750 operations to achieve a baseline level of competency in essential skills like hand-eye coordination, tactile sensitivity, and procedural decision-making [1]. Beyond theoretical knowledge, surgical training emphasizes the apprenticeship model, where trainees observe, assist, and progressively perform basic to advanced procedures under the guidance of experienced surgeons [2]. Studies over the past decade have consistently demonstrated a direct correlation between the volume of surgical procedures performed and improved patient outcomes, including fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and reduced mortality rates[3].

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[1] https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045(09)70079-8
[2] doi:10.1016/j.jss.2008.02.014
[3] doi:10.1016/j.jhep.2022.04.036