Abstract
Background: Virtual reality (VR) simulation for laparoscopic surgical training is now a reality. There is increasing evidence that the use of VR simulation is a powerful adjunct to traditional surgical apprenticeship in the current climate of reduced time spent in training.Aim: This article reviews the early evidence supporting the case for VR simulation training in laparoscopic surgery.Methods: A standard literature search was conducted using the following phrases – ‘virtual reality in surgical training’, ‘surgical training’, ‘laparoscopic training’ and ‘simulation in surgical training’.Results and conclusion: This article outlines the early evidence which supports the use of VR simulation in laparoscopic training and the need for further research into this new training technique.
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