ST143: VR Medic Surgery Training Simulator (VR-MSTS)

NURIN ZAHRA IRDINA BINTI SHARUDIN UNIT KOKURIKULUM

The VR Medic Surgery Training Simulator (VR-MSTS) is an innovative virtual reality platform designed to train medical students, surgical interns, and healthcare professionals in a safe, immersive and cost-effective environment. Traditional surgical training often requires expensive facilities, specialized equipment and exposure to real patients, all of which are limited in availability and involve ethical as well as safety risks. This creates a gap in medical education where learners may not have sufficient opportunities to develop essential surgical skills before entering actual clinical practice. The primary objective of VR-MSTS is to provide a realistic, risk-free and scalable surgical training tool that replicates the experience of operating in a surgical theatre. The system allows users to practice various surgical procedures such as incision, suturing, tissue handling and organ manipulation within a three-dimensional virtual environment. The simulator incorporates real-time feedback and automated performance assessment to guide learners in improving their techniques. AI-driven scenario randomization ensures that each session presents unique challenges, while haptic feedback integration provides a realistic sense of touch and enhances the learning experience. The novelty of this innovation lies in its integration of VR immersion, AI-based adaptive learning and interactive surgical instruments in a single modular system. Unlike conventional surgical simulators or classroom-based training, VR-MSTS offers a more dynamic, engaging and effective learning platform. Its applicability extends across medical universities, teaching hospitals and professional training centers, offering a modern alternative to cadaver-based training or costly robotic simulators. From a commercial perspective, VR-MSTS has strong potential in the global medical simulation market. Its affordability, portability and modular design make it more accessible than traditional facilities, reducing reliance on high-cost infrastructure. The impact of this innovation is significant as it improves surgical competency, reduces dependency on limited patient exposure, enhances healthcare safety and contributes to building a more competent medical workforce. Furthermore, the system aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 on Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 4 on Quality Education and Goal 9 on Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. In conclusion, VR-MSTS represents a transformative solution for surgical training. With further development and commercialization, it has the potential to revolutionize medical education, establish itself as a global benchmark in virtual surgical training and contribute to the advancement of healthcare worldwide.