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Virtual Reality in Organ Transplant Training
Immersive VR training modules for liver and kidney transplantation are emerging as powerful tools in surgical education, combining anatomical accuracy, procedural simulation, and collaborative learning. Academic institutions such as Lawrence Livermore National Lab and Otto-von-Guericke University have developed VR platforms that simulate complex procedures like laparoscopic liver resections and kidney transplants, incorporating haptic feedback, real-time team interaction, and patient-specific 3D anatomy. Studies show VR enhances spatial understanding, technical skill acquisition, and…
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