Surgical innovation
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Surgical innovation · Apr 2013
Virtual reality simulator: demonstrated use in neurosurgical oncology.
The overriding importance of patient safety, the complexity of surgical techniques, and the challenges associated with teaching surgical trainees in the operating room are all factors driving the need for innovative surgical simulation technologies. ⋯ The widespread application of surgical simulation technology has the potential to decrease surgical risk, improve operating room efficiency, and fundamentally change surgical training.