Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 2015 Dec 10;7(18):1287-94.
doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i18.1287.

Role of virtual reality simulation in endoscopy training

Louis Harpham-Lockyer  1 , Faidon-Marios Laskaratos  1 , Pasquale Berlingieri  1 , Owen Epstein  1
Affiliations
Review

Role of virtual reality simulation in endoscopy training

Louis Harpham-Lockyer et al. World J Gastrointest Endosc. .

Abstract

Recent advancements in virtual reality graphics and models have allowed virtual reality simulators to be incorporated into a variety of endoscopic training programmes. Use of virtual reality simulators in training programmes is thought to improve skill acquisition amongst trainees which is reflected in improved patient comfort and safety. Several studies have already been carried out to ascertain the impact that usage of virtual reality simulators may have upon trainee learning curves and how this may translate to patient comfort. This article reviews the available literature in this area of medical education which is particularly relevant to all parties involved in endoscopy training and curriculum development. Assessment of the available evidence for an optimal exposure time with virtual reality simulators and the long-term benefits of their use are also discussed.

Keywords: Colonoscopy; Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography; Endoscopic ultrasound; Endoscopy; Gastroscopy; Medical education; Sigmoidoscopy; Simulation; Virtual reality.

PubMed Disclaimer

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Article screening and selection process.
See this image and copyright information in PMC

References

    1. Cunningham M, Fernando B, Berlingieri P. The emerging role of screen based simulators in the training and assessment of colonoscopists. Frontline Gastroenterol. 2010;1:76–81. - PMC - PubMed
    1. Clark JA, Volchok JA, Hazey JW, Sadighi PJ, Fanelli RD. Initial experience using an endoscopic simulator to train surgical residents in flexible endoscopy in a community medical center residency program. Curr Surg. 2005;62:59–63. - PubMed
    1. Ferlitsch A, Schoefl R, Puespoek A, Miehsler W, Schoeniger-Hekele M, Hofer H, Gangl A, Homoncik M. Effect of virtual endoscopy simulator training on performance of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in patients: a randomized controlled trial. Endoscopy. 2010;42:1049–1056. - PubMed
    1. Di Giulio E, Fregonese D, Casetti T, Cestari R, Chilovi F, D’Ambra G, Di Matteo G, Ficano L, Delle Fave G. Training with a computer-based simulator achieves basic manual skills required for upper endoscopy: a randomized controlled trial. Gastrointest Endosc. 2004;60:196–200. - PubMed
    1. Shirai Y, Yoshida T, Shiraishi R, Okamoto T, Nakamura H, Harada T, Nishikawa J, Sakaida I. Prospective randomized study on the use of a computer-based endoscopic simulator for training in esophagogastroduodenoscopy. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008;23:1046–1050. - PubMed

LinkOut - more resources