In the world of surgery, there are many ways to operate. But with so many methods, how do young surgeons learn them all? This is a big question. They need to master many skills in a short time. So, there is a push for better training programs. These programs should teach the needed skills fast and well. A recent effort looked at how well residents did with two differ...

In the world of healthcare, technology is changing the game. One of the most exciting developments is telesurgery. This is where doctors use robots and high-speed internet to perform operations from far away. It all started back in 2001 with a famous surgery called the Lindbergh operation. A surgeon in New York operated on a patient in France. This showed that telesu...

First off, imagine learning to be a surgeon without ever touching a real patient. Sounds crazy, right? Well, that's exactly what's happening with virtual reality (VR) simulations. These high-tech tools are revolutionizing surgical training by letting doctors-in-training practice their skills in a safe, controlled environment. The big question is, how do we measure h...

Imagine learning how to perform delicate surgery using nothing more than a USB microscope connected to a computer or a smartphone. Sounds unusual, right? That's exactly what some researchers are exploring. They want to find out if these low-cost devices can help medical students master basic microsurgical skills, just like a traditional surgical microscope would. Fi...

Neurosurgery trainees need to become experts in a delicate task called subpial corticectomy. This involves removing a brain lesion without damaging nearby healthy tissue. To help trainees practice, a new model was created using calf brains. The model allows for continuous tracking of surgical instruments during the simulation. A group of skilled participants tested t...