Virtual reality applications in pediatric surgery

In brief

This article explores the integration of virtual reality technology in pediatric surgical practice. The authors examine VR applications across surgical education, preoperative planning, and simulation training, discussing how immersive visualization enhances surgical precision and trainee skill development in complex pediatric cases.

• VR enables preoperative surgical planning through patient-specific 3D anatomical models derived from imaging data.
• Immersive VR simulations provide risk-free training environments for pediatric surgical residents to practice complex procedures.
• VR technology facilitates multidisciplinary team collaboration by allowing shared visualization of surgical anatomy.
• Patient-specific VR models improve informed consent by helping families visualize complex congenital anomalies and planned interventions.
• VR applications in pediatric surgery span education, surgical rehearsal, and intraoperative navigation guidance.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.