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ReviewFrontiers in oncology2025

The application of the metaverse in surgical clinical teaching: transforming medical education through immersive approaches.

Tao Yu, Zhichao Yang, Meng Zhang, Lin Yao, Xiaodan Sun

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Review in Frontiers in oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Tao YuDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Fuxin Central Hospital, Liaoning, China.
Zhichao YangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Fuxin Central Hospital, Liaoning, China.
Meng ZhangDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Fuxin Central Hospital, Liaoning, China.
Lin YaoDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Fuxin Central Hospital, Liaoning, China.
Xiaodan SunDepartment of Gastroenterology, Fuxin Central Hospital, Liaoning, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

With the rapid development of immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), the Metaverse is emerging as a transformative platform in medical education. This study examines the integration of the Metaverse into surgical clinical teaching, highlighting its potential to enhance educational outcomes, overcome traditional limitations, and foster global collaboration in medical training. Core features of the Metaverse offer medical students a safe virtual setting for practicing complex surgical procedures and honing clinical decision-making skills. However, significant challenges remain, including high technological costs, substantial equipment requirements, and the complexity of content development. Ethical concerns, particularly regarding data privacy and the psychological impact of immersive experiences, also require careful consideration. This paper calls for strategic planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing research to fully realize the transformative potential of the Metaverse in surgical clinical education, ultimately improving the quality and effectiveness of medical training.

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interactive learningmedical educationmetaversesurgical clinical teachingvirtual reality

Identifiers

PMID40881868
PMCPMC12380747

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