Use of Augmented Reality for Surgical Training: Studying the effectiveness and potential of augmented reality tools in training surgeons
Vivek H Yadav · Journal of Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning and Data Science · 2024
This research explores the usage and the possibility of Augmented Reality (AR) tools in surgical training through which the process of enhancing the learning outcomes and the skill acquisition of future surgeons can be improved.The results of the mixed-methods approach, which consisted of the pre-and post-training assessments, the feedback from participants and the observational studies, were very significant.The improvements of the surgical skills were observed.The research showed that AR participants raised their accuracy (20%), time efficiency (33%), error reduction (60%), and procedural success rates (21%) after AR training sessions.Besides, the feedback from the participants, who were highly engaged and satisfied, showed that the AR training was very usable, realistic and interactive.The addition of cutting-edge algorithms, such as image segmentation, 3D objects recognition, virtual interaction tracking, and skill assessment, to the AE training made it even more effective.This research is the same as the already existing literature on the advantages of AR in medical education and illustrates its possibility to change the surgical training system.The study shows the remarkable change brought by AR technology in giving the surgeons low-cost, interactive, and personalized learning, which, in turn, helps them to become more capable and hence, better doctors.