Editorial: From simulation to the operating theatre: new insights in translational surgery

Technological tools such as highly advanced surgical microscopes, complex microsurgery 43 virtual reality, 3-D printing, surgical robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) have already become a part of daily in many surgical specialties. To improve 45 the quality of treatment provided in operating rooms, it is essential that such technologies be 46 adapted to every surgical branch in a timely manner and that surgeons become familiar with them 47 in the surgical laboratory (1). In this way, new scientific and technological developments will be 48 training of medical students in Africa. The authors reveal that the use of non-cadaver 3D-printed 66 models could contribute to improving the psychomotor performance of surgeons in microsurgery.translatedThe authors also note that most medical students became more familiar with neurosurgery after 68 using this tool; the students gained neurosurgical skills and developed the orientation skills needed 69 during neurosurgical applications. In addition, according to the study, students expressed their 70 satisfaction with the integration of this method into their medical curriculum.