Creation of the Sonntag Virtual Reality Laboratory: A Framework for Innovation in Neurosurgical Training and Global Education
The SVRL represents a forward-thinking approach to neurosurgical training. By offering immersive, scalable, and globally accessible educational experiences, the SVRL breaks down traditional learning barriers. Its early success highlights the potential to reshape surgical education and improve the preparedness of future neurosurgeons worldwide.
Authors
- Juan P. Giraldo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2794-870X)
- Jakub Godzik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0645-6212)
- Ryan B. Ehredt
- Juan S. Uribe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8910-6578)
- Volker K. H. Sonntag
- Demos J. Fotias
- Chinami Michaels
- S. Harrison Farber
- Steve S. Cho
Institutions
- Barrow Neurological Institute (US)
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Operative Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1227/ons.0000000000001893
- Primary Topic
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00