Article
Urology & Nephrology
Jeremy Cepek, Claire Wilson, John Denstedt, Noah Stern, Hassan Razvi, Jennifer Bjazevic, Sumit Dave, Peter (Zhan Tao) Wang
Summary: A novel and affordable portable endoscopic simulator has been introduced in this study for training basic endoscopic skills. The simulator has good utility as a training tool, but requires some modifications to enhance realism. Both novices and experts showed improvements in task performance through repeated measurements.
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Chieh Sian Koo, Kewin Tien Ho Siah, Calvin Jianyi Koh
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted endoscopy training, leading to the suspension of nonessential endoscopic activities and training. As a result, there has been a shift towards cognitive competencies training and simulation-based technical skills honing. Training programs need to pay attention to how endoscopy training is evolving and seize the opportunity to implement new training paradigms.
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Alen Maximillian Brodaric, Ngar Lok Joshua Wong, Jessica Falon, Jean Wong, Kai Cheng, Sarah Whereat, David Storey
Summary: This article introduces a simulation model for training in endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP), with experienced experts showing excellent performance and novices showing significant improvements in training, indicating good validity of the model.
ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Reinhard Fuchs, Karel M. Van Praet, Richard Bieck, Joerg Kempfert, David Holzhey, Markus Kofler, Michael A. Borger, Stephan Jacobs, Volkmar Falk, Thomas Neumuth
Summary: This paper presents a multimodal training evaluation system that combines motion and muscle-action measurements to assess endoscopic training and track learning progress. The system demonstrates the effectiveness of its setup and feature calculation in distinguishing different endoscopic view modes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED RADIOLOGY AND SURGERY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Ravikiran Singapogu, Aniqa Chowdhury, Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, Deborah Brouwer-Maier
Summary: The recent KDOQI guidelines stress the importance of improving hemodialysis cannulation outcomes, highlighting the need for structured training for clinical personnel in dialysis clinics. Utilizing sensor data for quantifying cannulation skill and implementing simulator-based training could potentially enhance outcomes for end-stage kidney disease patients, similar to advancements in other medical specialties.
CLINICAL KIDNEY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Jeffrey D. E. Hawel, Rajni Patel, Terry Peters, Kerollos Wanis, Anish Naidu, Ran Xu, Ahmad Elnahas, Nawar A. Alkhamesi, Christopher M. Schlachta
Summary: The study found that attending physicians advance the scope during colonoscopy faster and with significantly less colonic displacement compared to resident trainees. Those who used torque steering also caused lower maximum colonic displacement than those who used knob steering.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Gokcen Tonbul, Damla Topalli, Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay
Summary: This study aims to review the current approaches for classifying surgical skill levels and identifying skill training tools and measurement methods through a literature review. The existing surgical skill assessment approaches have been summarized, revealing various classification approaches and inconsistencies. To improve simulation-based training programs, a standardized interdisciplinary approach should be developed, specific skills for each surgical procedure should be identified, and appropriate measures for assessing these skills in simulation-based training environments should be refined.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Blanca Larraga-Garcia, Luis Castaneda Lopez, Francisco Javier Rubio Bolivar, Manuel Quintana-Diaz, Alvaro Gutierrez
Summary: Trauma is a leading cause of death in people under 45 years old and specific trauma training during and after medical school is crucial. Web-based learning can create realistic trauma scenarios and doctors perform better in treating trauma patients compared to medical students.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Raj Shah, Sagarika Satyavada, Michael Kurin, Mayada Ismail, Zachary L. Smith, Perica Davitkov, Gerard Isenberg, Gottumukkala S. Raju, Ashley Faulx, Yngve Falck-Ytter, Amitabh Chak
Summary: This study created a unique and effective educational platform based on evidence-based medicine principles to address the lack of evidence-based endoscopy teaching platforms. The platform incorporates low fidelity simulation and was well-received by participants, indicating a strong desire for this type of educational product. It fills a gap in available tools for endoscopy education.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Vanessa N. VanDruff, B. Fernando Santos, Kristine Kuchta, Robin Cotter, Jenaya Goldwag, Ming Cai, Xavier Fowler, Casey R. Lamb, Abigail J. Uyrga, Michael Cutshall, Brian R. Davis, Roxann A. Lerma, Edward D. Auyang, Wendy Li, Eugene P. Ceppa, Edward Jones, Danielle Abbitt, Julia R. Amundson, Stephanie Joseph, H. Mason Hedberg, Michael McCormack, Michael B. Ujiki
Summary: Background LCBDE is a safe and effective alternative to ERCP plus LC, reducing the number of procedures and length of stay. Simulator-based training in LCBDE leads to increased utilization rates, shorter LOS, and comparable safety to ERCP plus cholecystectomy.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Guangsheng Li, Hanlei Li, Jiangbo Pu, Feng Wan, Yong Hu
Summary: The study aimed to assess alpha oscillation during laparoscopic skills training and evaluate the effectiveness of neurofeedback (NF) in enhancing learning efficacy. Results showed that subjects with good performance had higher alpha power and coherence, and NF training significantly improved learning efficacy in the fair performance group by enhancing alpha activities.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Martina Finocchiaro, Pablo Cortegoso Valdivia, Albert Hernansanz, Nicola Marino, Denise Amram, Alicia Casals, Arianna Menciassi, Wojciech Marlicz, Gastone Ciuti, Anastasios Koulaouzidis
Summary: Gastrointestinal endoscopy is the gold standard for detecting and treating early and advanced GI cancers, but mastering conventional endoscopic techniques requires significant technical skills and hands-on experience. GI endoscopy simulators offer a valid solution for doctors to practice in a pre-clinical setting. Advancements in technology have allowed simulation platforms to achieve high levels of realism, providing a smart alternative to traditional training programs.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Tareq El Menabawey, Raymond McCrudden, Dushyant Shetty, Andrew D. Hopper, Matthew T. Huggett, Noor Bekkali, Nicholas R. Carroll, Elaine Henry, Gavin J. Johnson, Margaret G. Keane, Mark Love, Colin J. McKay, Sally Norton, Kofi Oppong, Ian Penman, Jayapal Ramesh, Barbara Ryan, Keith Siau, Manu Nayar
Summary: The international approach to credentialing individuals in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) varies, but there is no consensus on this or its implementation. In 2019, the Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy (JAG) commissioned a working group to develop evidence-based recommendations for EUS training and certification. The key recommendations include a minimum of 250 hands-on cases, attendance at a basic EUS course, formative DOPS assessment every 10 cases, competent performance in summative DOPS assessments, and a minimum 12-month mentorship period.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Carlos A. Oviedo-Penata, Gloria E. Giraldo Mejia, Carlos Humberto Riano-Benavides, Juan G. Maldonado-Estrada, Juan D. Lemos Duque
Summary: The development of innovative simulation models for veterinary laparoscopic surgery training is a priority. This study described a simulation tool for the training of total laparoscopic gastropexy (TLG) with intracorporeal sutures in dogs. The tool showed good acceptance and was deemed useful and realistic by veterinarians with different degrees of experience in minimally invasive surgery. Further studies are needed to assess its technical skills and transferability to the actual surgical environment.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Surgery
Conor Toale, Marie Morris, Dara O. Kavanagh
Summary: This review examines the validity evidence of the LapSim laparoscopic simulator as a tool for surgical training and assessment. The results show that the LapSim has accumulated substantial evidence supporting its effectiveness and reliability in surgical training and assessment. Future research should explore the relationship between LapSim performance and patient outcomes, and investigate the benefits of implementing virtual reality simulation training in post-graduate surgical training programs.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eun Jeong Gong, Ji Young Lee, Suh Eun Bae, Young Soo Park, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung, Woo Jin Jeong, Gab Jin Cheon, Jeong Hwan Yook, Byung Sik Kim
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Young Kwon Choi, Ji Yong Ahn, Sung Hyun Won, Kyoungwon Jung, Hee Kyong Na, Kee Wook Jung, Do Hoon Kim, Jeong Hoon Lee, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ga Hee Kim, Kee Wook Jung, Hwoon-Yong Jung, Min-Ju Kim, Hee Kyong Na, Ji Yong Ahn, Jeong Hoon Lee, Do Hoon Kim, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Hee Kyong Na, Sung Hyun Won, Ji Yong Ahn, Kim Ga Hee, Kee Wook Jung, Jeong Hoon Lee, Do Hoon Kim, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung, Hwa Jung Kim
Summary: Duodenal MALT lymphoma is very rare, and treatment outcomes seem to be inferior to those of gastric MALT lymphoma. The study findings showed lower rates of H. pylori infection and lymph node metastasis in patients with duodenal MALT lymphoma compared to gastric MALT lymphoma, as well as lower complete remission rates. Complications such as bleeding, stricture, and transformation to high-grade lymphoma were also more common in duodenal MALT lymphoma patients than in gastric MALT lymphoma patients.
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Yuri Kim, Seokin Kang, Ji Yong Ahn, Hwoon-Yong Jung, Gin Hyug Lee, Ho June Song, Kee Don Choi, Do Hoon Kim, Kee Wook Jung, Jeong Hoon Lee, Hee Kyong Na
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the likelihood of recurrence of gastric hyperplastic polyps (GHPs) following endoscopic resection and the need for long-term follow-up. The study found that the incidence of GHP recurrence increased as the follow-up period increased, especially in patients with large-sized, multiple, or characterized by surface exudates/lobulations.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Seokin Kang, Do Hoon Kim, Yuri Kim, Dongsub Jeon, Hee Kyong Na, Jeong Hoon Lee, Ji Yong Ahn, Kee Wook Jung, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung
Summary: No definite guidelines for the management of small esophageal subepithelial tumors (SETs) have been established due to limited data and studies on their natural history. This study aimed to assess the natural history and propose optimal management strategies for small esophageal SETs. The majority of small esophageal SETs showed minimal changes in size and morphology, with only a small portion having malignant potential. Regular follow-up with endoscopic ultrasound or esophagogastroduodenoscopy may be necessary for small esophageal SETs <= 30 mm, and pathological confirmation may precede treatment when significant interval changes are observed.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jung Su Lee, Jeong Hoon Lee, Jinyoung Kim, Hee Kyong Na, Ji Yong Ahn, Kee Wook Jung, Do Hoon Kim, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung
Summary: The study found that endoscopic surveillance after total gastrectomy did not have a significant role in detecting locoregional tumor recurrence and postoperative adverse events. The majority of postoperative adverse events were detected by radiologic examinations rather than endoscopy. Routine endoscopic surveillance after total gastrectomy may be considered optional according to each clinical setting's capacities.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gyu Young Pih, Kee Don Choi, Eun Jeong Gong, Hee Kyong Na, Ji Yong Ahn, Jeong Hoon Lee, Kee Wook Jung, Do Hoon Kim, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung
Summary: The study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a modified twice-a-day BQT-2 regimen with low-dose metronidazole as the first-line therapy for H pylori eradication. The compliance rate was high, but the eradication rate was suboptimal with high rates of resistance to metronidazole.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ji Young Choi, Suh Eun Bae, Ji Yong Ahn, Jeong Hoon Lee, Young Soo Park, Do Hoon Kim, Kee Don Choi, Hye-Sook Chang, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Jaewon Choe, Se Jin Jang, Hwoon-Yong Jung
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Oncology
Hyun Lim, Jeong Hoon Lee, Young Soo Park, Hee Kyong Na, Ji Yong Ahn, Do Hoon Kim, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung
JOURNAL OF GASTRIC CANCER
(2018)