Virtual Reality Training for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

In the Virtual Reality (VR) study arm, a VR software (Specto VRTM, version 4.0, Diffuse Ltd, Heimberg, Switzerland) will be used to display volumetric MRCP data using a tethered head-mounted display (HMD) prior to the operation. Specto uses volume rendering at 180 frames/sec to visualize the medical data in an immersive fashion in the VR environment and allows for viewing of the 3D reconstructed 3D imaging with 360° free movement. Each participant will perform a procedure with VR training and one with conventional preparation (MRCP).

In the conventional study arm, the participants will view the preoperative MRCP.