Publications by authors named "Arturo Minor"
Article Synopsis
- The study emphasizes the importance of mastering visual perspectives in laparoscopic surgery, focusing on a low-cost training system that simulates an angled laparoscope for skill development.
- Nine participants completed tasks to evaluate spatial adaptation to visual perspectives at 30 degrees, with measurements of time and error rate to assess performance.
- Results showed that junior residents outperformed senior residents, suggesting the training system effectively enhances basic skills needed for laparoscopic operations without the requirement of expensive equipment.
Article Synopsis
- The study explores how virtual reality (VR) can help reduce discomfort for patients undergoing ambulatory and obstetric surgeries, as well as those in postoperative care in various medical units.
- A total of 27 patients from three hospitals in Mexico City participated in this preliminary report, which highlights the positive effects of VR scenarios developed by the Virtual Reality Medical Center in San Diego.
- Initial results suggest that VR not only improves patient comfort but also may lead to reduced medication dosages during surgeries, indicating potential for broader applications in medicine.