Purpose: Laparoscopic surgery is now practiced widely because of its lower postoperative morbidity. As flexible endoscopy during laparoscopic surgery minimizes surgical trauma further, training in endoscopy will become more important for surgeons. Thus, we designed a physical simulator, the Noda-Kitada-Suzuki (NKS) model, which could provide the more realistic insertion of a colonoscope.

Methods: We designed a colonoscopy simulator, based on information from computed tomography colonography scans of the anatomy and kinetic properties of the colon and rectum.

Results: The transparent skeleton body of the NKS model provides instant visual feedback to the operator and the trainer. Our novel colonoscopy simulator replicates the realistic and reproducible insertion of a colonoscope from the rectum to cecum, providing authentic views of the Houston's valves, the flexures, and mucosal folds. This was verified through an objective questionnaire, with 14 of 16 colonoscopists preferring the NKS model over the previous CM15 model for training purposes. Moreover, the Modified Colonoscopy Simulator Realism Questionnaire analysis confirmed that the NKS model was significantly more realistic than the CM15 for 7 (21.2%) of the 33 items when assessed by 12 colonoscopists.

Conclusion: The NKS model provides a realistic training platform and may improve the quality of training in colonoscopy.

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