Reperfused human cadaver as a new simulation model for colonoscopy: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The reperfused human cadaver is a validated simulator for surgery. We aimed to use it as a colonoscopy simulator.

Methods

Novices, intermediates and skilled participants in gastrointestinal endoscopy were included. They performed one colonoscopy on a reperfused human cadaver and reaching rates, time, and length needed to reach anatomical landmarks were reported for construct validity analysis. We also assessed our model realism (SRS survey), educational content (CVS survey) and task load (NASA-TLX index). Score items were collected and defined as "favorable" when items were rated ≥ 5/7 with an inter-quartile range (IQR) overlapping four, and "very favorable" when rated ≥ 5/7 with an IQR excluding four (neutral). Primary endpoints were the rectosigmoid junction (RS

SUBMITTER: Rohr A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9707156 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature