Simulation-based training in minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST): current evidence and future directions for artificial intelligence integration—a systematic review by EAU endourology

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Minimally invasive surgical therapies (MISTs) like Rezum and UroLift offer alternatives to traditional TURP for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Simulation-based training is essential in urology residency programs, providing a risk-free environment for residents to practice MIST techniques.
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Innovations in simulation technology, including virtual reality and high-fidelity mannequins, enhance surgical education by mimicking real clinical scenarios.
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Evaluating the validity of simulation platforms for MIST is crucial to ensure they effectively improve training outcomes and patient safety.
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Current literature indicates that simulation training for Rezum and UroLift is beneficial, but further research is needed to establish their construct validity.

World Journal Of Urology

by Carlotta Nedbal, Vineet Gauhar, Thomas Herrmann, Abhishek Singh, Ali Talyshinskii, Feras Al Jaafari, Bhaskar Kumar Somani
July 18, 2025

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