Key result
Technology-enhanced training improves technical and nontechnical vascular surgery skills over traditional apprenticeship models.
Why the study?
Vascular surgery demands mastery of complex techniques where training quality directly impacts patient outcomes, motivating an evaluation of how education has evolved from traditional apprenticeships to technology-driven models.
Does technology-enhanced training improve surgical competency and performance in vascular surgery education compared to traditional apprenticeship models?
Does technology-enhanced training improve surgical competency and performance in vascular surgery education compared to traditional apprenticeship models?
Integrating AI, VR, and simulation into vascular surgery training significantly improves both technical and nontechnical skills, offering a safer and more effective alternative to traditional apprenticeship models.
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May support VR/AI/simulation pilots in vascular curricula; leaves open confirmation by RCTs before practice change.
Vascular surgery demands the mastery of complex techniques like anastomosis, where training quality directly impacts patient outcomes. This review synthesizes the evolution of vascular surgery education, from traditional apprenticeships to technology-driven models, and evaluates their efficacy in improving surgical competency. Peer-reviewed literature (2000-2024) on vascular surgery training was analyzed, emphasizing randomized trials, meta-analyses, and cohort studies. Technologies assessed include high-fidelity simulators, virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and proficiency-based curricula. Traditional apprenticeship models lacked standardization, risking patient safety. Simulation-based training has been shown to significantly reduce operative errors and improve performance in trials, and VR platforms enable risk-free rehearsal of rare scenarios. AI-driven analytics can provide real-time feedback, potentially shortening skill acquisition time. Structured assessments (eg, the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skill) and interdisciplinary team training further enhanced nontechnical skills. Challenges persist in cost and global access, but low-cost simulators and telementoring show promise. Technology-enhanced training (VR, AI, and simulation) significantly improves technical and nontechnical skills in vascular surgery. Future efforts must prioritize equitable access and adaptive curricula to keep pace with innovation. This review provides a roadmap for integrating AI-driven simulation into global vascular surgery training curricula, addressing disparities in surgical education and equipping surgeons and educators with evidence-based strategies to adopt emerging technologies, ultimately optimizing patient outcomes.
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Ismail et al. (2025) conducted a review in Vascular surgery training. Technology-enhanced training (VR, AI, and simulation) vs. Traditional apprenticeship models was evaluated on Surgical competency (technical and nontechnical skills). Technology-enhanced training (VR, AI, and simulation) significantly improves technical and nontechnical skills in vascular surgery compared to traditional apprenticeship models.
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