A new study on surgical anatomy education was published in the International Journal of Surgery by experts from National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. Titled A New Vision: A Transformative Approach to Teach Surgical Anatomy to Undergraduate Medical Students, the research presents an innovative educational approach designed to enhance medical students’ confidence and understanding of surgical procedures.
The study presents a newly developed elective course, Clinical Abdominal Surgical Anatomy, built around a three-step transformative lecture model. This model combines a concise review of core anatomy, immersive VR laparoscopic simulations using 3D Organon, and clinically focused surgical videos explained step by step by experienced surgeons. Together, these elements bridge the gap between theoretical anatomy and real-world surgical practice.
Additionally, learning was further enriched through hands-on surgical training using silent mentors, enabling students to actively apply anatomical knowledge in a realistic clinical setting. This experiential component, encouraged role rotation, improved technical skills, and fostered a deeper appreciation of surgical teamwork and operating room dynamics.
Students reported high satisfaction with the course. Notably, they highlighted increased confidence in learning surgical anatomy and a clearer understanding of key anatomical landmarks in clinical surgery. By combining immersive technology with practical experience, the course deepens engagement and reinforces learning outcomes.
In summary, the study shows how immersive technology and experiential learning can transform surgical education. It better prepares undergraduate medical students for clinical practice.
Read the full research to explore how innovation can shape surgical anatomy education.
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