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Dong Seok Lee1,2, Ji Yong Ahn2, Gin Hyug Lee2
1Department of Gastroenterology, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University of College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Gut and Liver
|April 12, 2019
Summary
A novel 3D-printed stomach simulator enhances endoscopic hemostasis training. This realistic tool effectively trains beginners in hemoclipping and injection procedures before patient intervention.
Area of Science:
- Medical Simulation
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Endoscopic hemostasis training is critical for managing gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Existing simulators may lack realism or specific procedural modules.
- 3D printing offers a novel approach to creating advanced medical training tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a 3D-printed stomach hemostasis simulator.
- To assess the simulator's realism and efficacy for endoscopic hemostasis training.
- To compare performance metrics between beginner and expert endoscopists.
Main Methods:
- A 3D-printed stomach simulator with hemoclipping and injection modules was created.
- Twenty-one endoscopists (11 beginners, 10 experts) participated in training sessions.
- Simulator performance was evaluated via recorded sessions, procedure times, and Likert scale questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Experts rated the simulator highly for realism (hemoclipping: 6.3/7, injection: 6.0/7).
- Beginners showed significantly longer procedure times than experts (hemoclipping: 72.7s vs 19.7s; injection: 92.1s vs 36.3s).
- Beginner procedure times decreased with practice, showing significant improvement by the fifth trial.
Conclusions:
- The 3D-printed hemostasis simulator is effective for endoscopic training.
- It provides a realistic and valuable platform for beginners to practice before patient procedures.
- This technology can enhance proficiency in managing gastrointestinal bleeding.
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