Fast-tracking ERCP Learning: Does Training on a Mechanical Simulator Improve Trainee's Clinical Performance?

Launched by ERASME UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Sep 8, 2022

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Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography comprises one of the most challenging and complex endoscopic procedures with a steep learning curve. Consequently, adequate training is required to reach competence and perform these procedures safely and with efficacy. To avoid exposing patients to performer-related risk factors, as when trainees practice on real clinical situations, interest in simulator-based endoscopy education is growing. Nonetheless, the validity of simulators is mainly based on endoscopists' subjective opinions about their utility and the implementation of si...

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Eligibility criteria

• • Inclusion Criteria: Gastroenterology trainees from European high-volume training ERCP centers who have previously completed basic endoscopy training but are considered to be novice ERCP endoscopists.
• • Novice ERCP endoscopists are defined as trainees who have achieved competence in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, have participated in fewer than 30 ERCPs (with no hands-on experience in ERCP) and are beginning training in a high-volume ERCP center.
• • Exclusion Criteria: Gastroenterologists with intermediate / advanced expertise in ERCP.