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A multi-modal training environment for colonoscopy with pressure feedback.
Surg Endosc
December 2024
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Thompson Engineering Building - Western University, 1151 Richmond St, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada.
Article Synopsis
- Colonoscopy has a failure rate of 3-5%, highlighting the need for ongoing training and skill development for both trainees and experienced endoscopists to enhance their performance and reduce complications.!* -
- A new hybrid colonoscopy training simulator combines physical and virtual elements to visualize pressure applied during procedures, providing quantitative feedback to improve skills among 33 study participants, including both trainees and experts.!* -
- Results show that trainees apply significantly higher pressure than experts, especially in the recto-sigmoid area, demonstrating the simulator's effectiveness as a learning tool, with participants agreeing on its usability and potential impact on training programs.!*