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Assessment of technical parameters and skills training to inform a simulation-based training program for semi-automated robotic colonoscopy.
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Endoscopy international open [Endosc Int Open] 2019 Jan; Vol. 7 (1), pp. E9-E14. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jan 03. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background and study aims Video-colonoscopy, despite being the gold-standard for diagnosis of colorectal lesions, has limitations including patient discomfort and risk of complications. This study assessed training characteristics and acceptability in operators of a new robotic colonoscope (RC). Materials and methods Participants (n = 9) with varying degrees of skill and background knowledge in colonoscopy performed colonoscopies with a RC on a simulation-based training model. Quantitative procedure-related and qualitative operator-related parameters were recorded. Results Polyp detection rate was highest in the novice group (91.67 %) followed by experts (86.11 %), then equally, trainees and video gamers (79.17 %). Four participants repeated the procedure at a follow-up session. Each participant improved cecal intubation time and had the same or higher polyp detection rate. The potential role for RC was identified for an out-of-hospital environment and as a novel diagnostic tool. Conclusions Results from this pilot suggest that operators at all skill levels found the RC acceptable and potentially useful as a diagnostic tool. Acquisition of skills with RC seems to improve rapidly to a clinically relevant level with simulation-based training.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2364-3722
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Endoscopy international open
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30648134
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0774-4554