ArticleSurgical endoscopy2017
Mental practice with interactive 3D visual aids enhances surgical performance.
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- Impact of mental imagery on enhancing surgical skills learning in novice's surgeons: a pilot study.BMC medical education · 2021Trial
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- Embedding mental rehearsal in surgery: a comprehensive review of the evidence.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Review
- The Impact of COVID-19 on Surgical Training: the Past, the Present and the Future.The Indian journal of surgery · 2022Article
- The Effect of Virtual Reality Technology on the Imagery Skills and Performance of Target-Based Sports Athletes.Frontiers in psychology · 2020Article
- Computer Application of Ultrasound and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Images for the Anatomical Learning of the Pelvis and the Female Pelvic Floor.Journal of medical systems · 2019Article
- Operating list composition and surgical performance.The British journal of surgery · 2018Article
- Contributory factors in surgical incidents as delineated by a confidential reporting system.Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2018Article
- 3D Models of Female Pelvis Structures Reconstructed and Represented in Combination with Anatomical and Radiological Sections.Journal of medical systems · 2018Article
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backgroundEvidence suggests that Mental Practice (MP) could be used to finesse surgical skills. However, MP is cognitively demanding and may be dependent on the ability of individuals to produce mental images. In this study, we hypothesised that the provision of interactive 3D visual aids during MP could facilitate surgical skill performance.
methods20 surgical trainees were case-matched to one of three different preparation methods prior to performing a simulated Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC). Two intervention groups underwent a 25-minute MP session; one with interactive 3D visual aids depicting the relevant surgical anatomy (3D-MP group, n = 5) and one without (MP-Only, n = 5). A control group (n = 10) watched a didactic video of a real LC. Scores relating to technical performance and safety were recorded by a surgical simulator.
resultsThe Control group took longer to complete the procedure relative to the 3D&MP condition (p = .002). The number of movements was also statistically different across groups (p = .001), with the 3D&MP group making fewer movements relative to controls (p = .001). Likewise, the control group moved further in comparison to the 3D&MP condition and the MP-Only condition (p = .004). No reliable differences were observed for safety metrics.
conclusionThese data provide evidence for the potential value of MP in improving performance. Furthermore, they suggest that 3D interactive visual aids during MP could potentially enhance performance, beyond the benefits of MP alone. These findings pave the way for future RCTs on surgical preparation and performance.
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