Ophthalmic Suture Simulator: Scleral Wound Suturing Using A Virtual Reality 3D Simulator.
Published 2023 - 41st Congress of the ESCRS
Reference: PO0887 | DOI: 10.82333/kfvz-x384
Authors: Ashish Eknath Bacchav* 1 , Van Lansingh 2 , Jean Marie Andre 3 , Chetan Ahiwalay 4
1Eknath Eye Hospital and Laser Centre Thane,Thane,India;HelpMeSee,Mumbai,India, 2IMO,Mexico,Mexico, 3HelpMeSee,New York,United States, 4HelpMeSee,Mumbai,India
- To evaluate the trainee performance on suturing using a virtual reality haptic feedback-based simulator.
- To identify if a training course around simulation on suturing, as a proof of concept, will help in acquiring skills on suturing.
- Suturing is the most important skill required in the management of anterior segment trauma.
- It is essential that we practice suturing well before one does suturing in real live surgery.
- However, there are limited eyes and training opportunities in the post Covid19 world.
- How will trainees master the basic skill in suturing in case of ocular trauma?
The use of a virtual reality high fidelity simulator for practicing suturing. 5 trainees underwent a structured course for suturing the scleral wound. The trainees were assessed subjectively and objectively from the feedback on the simulator.
The trainees were able to show a satisfactory performance on the simulator.
They had more confidence and showed lesser complications on the simulator.
The use of a virtual reality high fidelity simulator affords an opportunity for the beginning surgeon to obtain the "feel" of normal human tissue along with immediate recognition of a penetrating needle placement. Use of this device in a teaching situation in our clinic has demonstrated that the instrumentation is useful in management of anterior segment trauma.