ArticleCureus2025
Comparison of the Learning Pace of Medical Students and Surgical Residents in a Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Simulation.
Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Transforming thyroid disease education: AI and virtual technologies in residency training.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Review
- Progress in educational theory and translational implementation of simulation-based education for healthcare professionals: an integrative analysis from theory to effectiveness.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- "Comment on: Impact of extended reality on robot-assisted surgery training: methodological insights and future directions".Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
Surgical training has evolved from the traditional Halstedian concept to include simulation, such as box trainers or virtual reality (VR), until a certain level of proficiency is achieved. This study aimed to compare the learning pace of medical students and surgical residents in laparoscopic simulation to assess the need for different training curricula. The research sample included 49 participants, consisting of 34 medical students and 15 surgical residents. Individual performances were recorded using the LAP Mentor III platform (Simbionix Corporation, Cleveland, OH, USA), and a learning curve analysis was conducted. No significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of the learning pace. Additionally, there were no significant differences observed between students and residents in any parameter. A common curriculum in basic laparoscopic skills is suggested for both students and residents.
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