Z Gastroenterol 2017; 55(10): 1004-1008
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-117186
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The first homemade colonoscopy trainer

Das erste selbst aufgebaute Koloskopie-Übungsmodell
Dominik Andrzej Walczak
1   Department of Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, Gliwice, Poland
,
Maciej Grajek
1   Department of Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, Gliwice, Poland
,
Paulina Agnieszka Walczak
2   Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Bytom, Poland
,
Magdalena Tuliszka-Gołowkin
3   Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy, John Paul II Memorial Hospital in Bełchatow, Poland
,
Roman Massopust
3   Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy, John Paul II Memorial Hospital in Bełchatow, Poland
,
Dariusz Pawełczak
4   Department of Experimental Surgery, Medical University of Łódź, Poland
,
Zbigniew Pasieka
4   Department of Experimental Surgery, Medical University of Łódź, Poland
,
Łukasz Krakowczyk
1   Department of Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, Gliwice, Poland
,
Adam Maciejewski
1   Department of Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, Gliwice, Poland
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Publication History

17 April 2017

17 July 2017

Publication Date:
11 October 2017 (online)

Abstract

Introduction Colonoscopy trainers have gained recognition for improving endoscopy skills and preparing for real procedures on humans. Unfortunately, due to their high price, commercial simulators are hard to obtain, especially for small medical centers. However, a solution might be to construct a device for themselves.

Aim Our goal was to build a relatively cheap and easy-to-construct simulator for residents who want to start learning colonoscopy.

Materials and methods The box model colonoscopy trainer was designed and constructed. The artificial colon was made from 2 layers of fabric and rubber rings between them. Velcro attached to the artificial colon and to the box, and the tarp straps that simulate peritoneal adhesions allow the bowel to be arranged in many different configurations. Moreover, some aspects of polypectomy training have been incorporated in the colonoscopy simulator.

Results The self-constructed simulator was found to be an effective training device, with the total cost of parts not exceeding $30.

Conclusions In this paper, we present the first homemade simulator for colonoscopy training. It offers the opportunity for skills acquisition in a preclinical setting.

Zusammenfassung

Einführung Koloskopie-Simulatoren sind anerkannte Modelle zum Training technischer Fertigkeiten und als Vorbereitung für die Untersuchung am Menschen. Leider ist der Kauf kommerzieller Simulatoren mit hohen Kosten verbunden und somit besonders für kleinere medizinische Zentren finanziell nicht tragbar. Hier kann ein selbst geschaffenes Übungsmodell eine Lösung sein.

Ziel Unser Ziel war es, einen preislich erschwinglichen und einfach aufzubauenden Simulator für Ärzte zu schaffen, die koloskopieren lernen wollen.

Material und Methoden Als Koloskopie-Simulator wurde eine Box konzipiert und gebaut. Das künstliche Kolon besteht dabei aus zwei Materialschichten, zwischen denen sich Gummiringe befinden. Durch am Kolon und an der Box befestigten Klettverschlüsse sowie durch Gummibänder, die Bauchfellverwachsungen imitieren, werden unterschiedliche Kolonkonfigurationen möglich. Zusätzlich lassen sich an unserem Modell Elemente der Polypektomie üben.

Ergebnisse Das von uns aufgebaute Koloskopie-Übungsmodell hat sich als effektives Simulationsgerät erwiesen. Die Gesamtkosten aller Bestandteile belaufen sich auf weniger als $30.

Schlussfolgerung Der vorliegende Beitrag präsentiert den ersten selbst gebauten Koloskopie-Simulator zum Erlernen technischer Fertigkeiten außerhalb eines klinischen Endoskopie Arbeitsplatzes.

 
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