


The library will serve learners from all over the world. NNI has partnered with Kyalio to allow trainees and medical colleges to subscribe to this library, which currently covers more than 11 specialities, with more than 100 surgical contributors in Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam and Europe. The VR modules also utilise 3D video recordings taken by surgical microscopes that surgeons use to view the insides of the brain. The team started work at the end of 2019 and it took them 1½ years to develop teaching content and the production process, all the while handling the limitations brought about by Covid-19 restrictions. Standard equipment on the market was too bulky for operating rooms, so Kyalio developed customised gear to ensure patient safety during the filming process. The Kyalio team started with just two founders, Ms Cortilia Lin and Mr Samuel Choo, tackling challenges such as establishing working relationships with hospitals and developing operating-theatre-friendly equipment. With the modules kept short and easily accessible via the Kyalio app on a phone and a pair of VR glasses, learners can watch them on the go. This big variation is addressed with the curation of the library as modules of the same procedure on different patients are grouped together.
