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ArticleGastrointestinal endoscopy2024

Development of a novel endoscopic suturing simulator: validation and impact on clinical learning curve (with video).

Pichamol Jirapinyo, Christopher C Thompson

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Article in Gastrointestinal endoscopy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  2. How to establish an endoscopic bariatric practice.World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy · 2024
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Pichamol JirapinyoDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Christopher C ThompsonDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Electronic address: cthompson@hms.harvard.edu.

Funding

STRUCTURE-FUNCTION RELATIONSHIPS IN THE ALIMENTARY TRACTP30DK034854 · NIDDK · HARVARD UNIVERSITY (MEDICAL SCHOOL) · PI JONATHAN C KAGAN · 1986 to 2026
$32.4M
NIDDK NIH HHS P30 DK034854
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimsEndoscopic suturing is a complex skill with broad applications. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a novel endoscopic suturing simulator and scoring system for the purse-string suture pattern.

methodsThis was a prospective study of an endoscopic suturing simulator that consists of a circular opening representing a dilated gastrojejunal anastomosis of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with 12 small target holes around its circumference. Purse-string suturing is performed in a counterclockwise fashion. Time allotted is 5 minutes, and each successful bite is awarded 10 points. Participants were divided into the novice, intermediate, and experienced groups. Validity evidence based on content, validity evidence based on other variables, and validity evidence based on consequences of testing were assessed.

resultsSeventeen subjects (3 novice, 7 intermediate, and 7 experienced) participated in the study. Validity evidence based on content: The content validity index for realism, relevance, and representativeness was 0.89, 1.00, and 1.00, respectively. Validity evidence based on other variables: The novice, intermediate, and experienced groups scored 30.0 ± 8.2, 57.1 ± 28.1, and 131.2 ± 51.7 (P = .001). Validity evidence based on consequences of testing: The simulator group required 5 ± 5 transoral outlet reduction cases before being able to independently complete an entire purse-string, whereas the non-simulator group required 38 ± 11 clinical cases (P < .0001).

conclusionsThis novel endoscopic suturing simulator seems realistic, relevant, and representative of the clinical suturing experience. In addition, it seems effective at objectively assessing suturing skills and shortening the clinical learning curve.

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Gastric BypassLaparoscopyClinical CompetenceEndoscopyHumansLearning CurveProspective StudiesReoperationSuture Techniques

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PMID37536634
PMCPMC10994561

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