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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Simulation

Background:

  • Traditional endoscopy training relies on patient-based apprenticeship.
  • This method has limitations in exposure, feedback, and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the role and effectiveness of simulation in endoscopy training.
  • To identify benefits, challenges, and future directions for simulation-based endoscopy education.

Main Methods:

  • Review of evidence on simulation in endoscopy training.
  • Analysis of different simulation modalities (mechanical, virtual reality, hybrid).
  • Assessment of skill acquisition, learning structure, and trainee confidence.

Main Results:

  • Simulation provides a safe and reproducible learning environment.
  • It enhances early skill acquisition, structured learning, and trainee confidence.
  • Evidence on superiority over patient-based training and prediction of real-world outcomes is still developing.

Conclusions:

  • Simulation is a valuable tool for endoscopy skill development.
  • Barriers include cost, faculty expertise, and curriculum integration.
  • Future research should focus on long-term skill retention and linking simulation to patient outcomes.