Metaverse and Telementoring: From Surgery to Workshop.

Journal: Surgical innovation
Published Date: Feb 20, 2024

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has favored the growth of telemedicine systems and in this context the idea of Metaverse was born and developed. A 3D reality in which people can interact with each other through digital reproductions of themselves. Metaverse has already been tested in numerous medical fields due to its ability to combine visual and auditory information with tactile sensations. The purpose of this study is to highlight its potential also in its ability to be used as a telementoring place where the skills and knowledge of surgeons from all over the world can be combined.

Authors

  • Michele Ammendola
    Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Francesca Vescio
    Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Mohanad Al Ansari
    Aster Hospital, Minimal Invasive Gastrointestinal, Robotic Surgery Unit, Dean of the Robotic Surgery Academy, Dubai, UAE.
  • Jozel Hila
    Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Laura Rizzo
    Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Roberto Romano
    Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Francesco Marchegiani
    First Surgical Clinic, Department of Surgical Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
  • Nicola de'Angelis
    Unit of Digestive, Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic Surgery, CARE Department, Henri Mondor University Hospital (AP-HP), Créteil, France. nic.deangelis@yahoo.it.
  • Tullio Piardi
  • Davide Cavaliere
    General and Oncologic Surgery, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, Forlì, Italy.
  • Adam E Frampton
    Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
  • Tamara M H Gall
    The Royal Marsden Hospital, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK.
  • Maria Luposella
    Cardiovascular Disease Unit, General Hospital of Soverato, Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Riccardo Memeo
  • Giuseppe Navarra
    Department of Human Pathology of Adult and Evolutive Age, Surgical Oncology Division, "G. Martino" Hospital, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
  • Silvia Curcio
    Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Giuseppe Currò
    Science of Health Department, General Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy.

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