The Benefit of an Intensive Training Course on ERCP Artificial Simulator on Decreasing the Cannulation Time Achieved by the Trainees

AHMED ALI MOUNIS, M.D.**, NORAN ROSHDY, M.Sc.*;; MOSTAFA IBRAHIM, M.D.***, HOSAM S. ELBAZ, M.D.**;; NABIL AL ASHRAM, M.D.**, MOHAMED

doi:10.21608/mjcu.2022.295967

The Benefit of an Intensive Training Course on ERCP Artificial Simulator on Decreasing the Cannulation Time Achieved by the Trainees

Document Type : Original Article

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The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy, ROEYA Endoscopy Center*, Department of Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University** and Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute***

10.21608/mjcu.2022.295967

Abstract

Abstract Background: ECRP is an advanced endoscopic technique with a high learning curve requiring effective and standardized training programs to ensure competency. Aim of Study: Test the benefit of an intensive course on ERCP artificial simulator on decreasing the cannulation time achieved by trainees. Patients and Method: Forty trainees were divided into two groups. Twenty were enrolled in a clinical training program only and the other twenty were enrolled in an intensive two-week intensive course using a simulator for ERCP training. Ten expert endoscopists represented to control group. Results: Forty trainees were included in the final analysis. Cannulation time was 18.69±9.21 (mean ± SD) in group 1 and 9.36±5.14 in group 2 (p=0.001). Conclusion: Intensive course including hands-on training on an ERCP simulator can be an alternative for traditional training programs.

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