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  • 1Department of Surgery, Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, Augusta, Georgia, USA. jbittner@mcg.edu

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Computer-based simulation using the GI Mentor II shows promise for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) training, demonstrating construct validity and perceived usefulness. Further studies are needed to confirm its ability to differentiate skill levels.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Simulation
  • Surgical Education
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Limited evidence currently supports computer-based simulation for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) training.
  • The GI Mentor II is a computer-based simulator used in this study.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the face and construct validity of the GI Mentor II for ERCP training.
  • To assess the simulator's perceived utility as a training tool for ERCP procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Novice and expert endoscopists performed two simulated ERCP cases using the GI Mentor II.
  • Key outcomes included procedure completion time, papillary cannulation success, fluoroscopy use, and complication rates.
  • Participants also rated the simulator's graphics, accuracy, difficulty, realism, and training potential.

Main Results:

  • The GI Mentor II differentiated novices from experts in procedure time and fluoroscopy use when data from both cases were combined.
  • Participants found the simulator's graphics, accuracy, and overall realism to be moderately realistic and comparable to clinical ERCP.
  • A significant majority (92%) believed the simulator has definite training potential or should be a required training component.

Conclusions:

  • The GI Mentor II demonstrated construct validity for ERCP based on specific performance metrics.
  • The simulator exhibited face validity, with participants perceiving its graphics, accuracy, and realism favorably.
  • The GI Mentor II is considered a useful training tool, though further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to confirm its efficacy in differentiating skill levels.