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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2025; 17(12): 112410
Published online Dec 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i12.112410
Published online Dec 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i12.112410
Innovations and trends in hepatobiliary surgery education: Embracing technological advancements for enhanced surgical training
Yu Wang, Lei Li, Department of The First Operation Room, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Yan Jiao, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Co-first authors: Yu Wang and Lei Li.
Author contributions: Wang Y and Li L contributed equally to this work as co-first authors. Wang Y helped design the study and contributed to revisions to the final manuscript; Li L wrote the initial draft; Jiao Y contributed to the study design and literature review. All authors approved the final version to be published.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Yan Jiao, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. lagelangri1@126.com
Received: July 27, 2025
Revised: August 15, 2025
Accepted: October 17, 2025
Published online: December 27, 2025
Processing time: 152 Days and 11.1 Hours
Revised: August 15, 2025
Accepted: October 17, 2025
Published online: December 27, 2025
Processing time: 152 Days and 11.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Technological innovations like three-dimensional modeling, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence are transforming hepatobiliary surgery education by enhancing anatomical understanding and skill development. While these tools offer substantial benefits, they should complement, not replace, traditional hands-on training. Real-world practice—such as tissue handling and patient interaction—is essential for developing clinical judgment and interpersonal skills. Hybrid models, integrating both advanced technologies and traditional methods, are likely to become the future standard in surgical education, ensuring that trainees gain both technical expertise and essential experiential learning.