Technical skills simulation in transplant surgery: a systematic review

Transplant surgery is a demanding field in which the technical skills of surgeon correlates with patient outcomes. As such, there potential for simulation-based training to play an important role skill acquisition. This study provides systematic assessment current literature regarding use simulation improve transplantation. Data were collected by performing electronic search PubMed and Scopus database articles describing transplant surgery. The abstracts screened using preferred reporting items reviews meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Three reviewers analyzed 172 agreed upon that met inclusion criteria review. Simulators can be categorized into virtual reality simulators, cadaveric models, animal models (animate or inanimate) synthetic physical models. No simulators are described literature. seven eight specific described. A total 18 publications focusing on kidney, liver, lung, pancreas, cardiac transplantation found majority kidney review identifies currently reported will serve as reference general professionals interested enhance their skills.