A novel physical colonoscopy simulator based on analysis of data from computed tomography colonography.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Laparoscopic surgery is now practiced widely because of its lower postoperative morbidity. As flexible endoscopy during laparoscopic surgery minimizes surgical trauma further, training in endoscopy will become more important for surgeons. Thus, we designed a physical simulator, the Noda-Kitada-Suzuki (NKS) model, which could provide the more realistic insertion of a colonoscope.

Methods

We designed a colonoscopy simulator, based on information from computed tomography colonography scans of the anatomy and kinetic properties of the colon and rectum.

Results

The transparent skeleton body of the NKS model provides instant visual feedback to the operator and the trainer. Our novel colonoscopy simulator replicates the realistic and reproducible insertion of a colon

SUBMITTER: Noda K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5532419 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature