Background Clinical lung ultrasound examinations are widely used in the primary
assessment or monitoring of patients with dyspnoea or respiratory failure. Despite being …

Background Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has become the standard for lung
cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, this surgical technique requires specific and …

OBJECTIVES Extended reality (XR), encompassing both virtual reality (VR) and augmented
reality, allows the user to interact with a computer-generated environment based on reality …

Background Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has become a standard
approach for the treatment of lung cancer. However, its minimally invasive nature limits the …

Simulation has emerged as a feasible adjunct to surgical education and training for most
specialties. It provides trainees with an immersive, realistic way to learn a variety of skills in a …

Objective: This systematic review aims to examine the use of standard-setting methods in
the context of simulation-based training of surgical procedures. Summary of background …

Abstract Background Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) lobectomy is an
advanced procedure and to maximize patient safety it is important to ensure the competency …

Abstract Purpose of Review Virtual reality, via integration of immersive visual and auditory
modalities, offers an innovative approach to pain management. The purpose of this review is …

Background Competency-based training has gained ground in surgical training and with it
assessment tools to ensure that training objectives are met. Very few assessment tools are …

In this golden age of rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), researchers and
surgeons realized that AI could contribute to healthcare in all aspects, especially in surgery …