Clinical Endoscopy

Usefulness of a new polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel (PVA-H)-based simulator for endoscopic submucosal dissection training: a pilot study: Dong Seok Lee, Gin Hyug Lee, Sang Gyun Kim, Kook Lae Lee, Ji Won Kim, Ji Bong Jeong, Yong Jin Jung, Hyoun Woo Kang; Clin Endosc 2023;56(5):604-612. Published online May 18, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2022.163

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Background
/Aims: We developed a new endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) simulator and evaluated its efficacy and realism for use training endoscopists.
Methods
An ESD simulator was constructed using polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel sheets and compared to a previous ESD simulator. Between March 1, 2020, and December 30, 2021, eight expert endoscopists from three different centers analyzed the procedure-related factors of the simulator. Five trainees performed gastric ESD exercises under the guidance of these experts.
Results
Although the two ESD simulators provided overall favorable outcomes in terms of ESD-related factors, the new simulator had several benefits, including better marking of the target lesion’s limits (p<0.001) and overall handling (p<0.001). Trainees tested the usefulness of the new ESD simulator. The complete resection rate improved after 3 ESD training sessions (9 procedures), and the perforation rate decreased after 4 sessions (12 procedures).
Conclusions
We have developed a new ESD simulator that can help beginners achieve a high level of technical experience before performing real-time ESD procedures in patients.

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Efficacy of an assistive guide tube for improved endoscopic access to gastrointestinal lesions: an in vivo study in a porcine model: Dong Seok Lee, Jeong-Sik Byeon, Sang Gyun Kim, Ji Won Kim, Kook Lae Lee, Ji Bong Jeong, Yong Jin Jung, Hyoun Woo Kang; Clin Endosc 2024;57(1):82-88. Published online April 18, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2022.161

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/Aims: Guide tube-assisted endoscopy for procedures that require repeated endoscopic access is safer and more effective than conventional endoscopy. However, its effectiveness has not been confirmed in animal studies. We assessed the usefulness of guide tube-assisted endoscopic procedures in an in vivo porcine model.
Methods
Five different guide tube-assisted endoscopic procedures were performed by experienced endoscopists on a pig weighing 32 kg. To evaluate the efficacy of these procedures, we compared the endoscopic approach time when a guide tube was used to that when it was not. Additional endoscopic procedures using a guide tube were performed, including multiple foreign body extractions, multiple polypectomies, and multiple submucosal dissections. To evaluate safety, we compared the insertion force into the proximal esophagus between the guide tube and conventional overtube methods.
Results
Using the endoscopic approach with a guide tube required a shorter average approach time to reach the three target lesions than when using the endoscopic approach without a guide tube (p<0.001). Compared to the conventional overtube method, the guide tube method produced a lower average resistance during insertion into the upper esophagus (p<0.001).
Conclusions
Guide tube-assisted endoscopic procedures are effective and safe for repeated endoscopic access in an in vivo porcine model.

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Technical Feasibility of a Guidetube for Various Endoscopic Procedures in Human Gastrointestinal Simulators: Dong Seok Lee, Byeong Gwan Kim, Kook Lae Lee, Yong Jin Jung, Ji Won Kim; Clin Endosc 2019;52(3):247-251. Published online November 9, 2018; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2018.147

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Background
/Aims: Many gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures are difficult and cumbersome owing to the limitation of currently available endoscopic devices. This study aimed to develop an endoscopic guidetube for multipurpose endoscopic procedures and assess its use in a realistic GI endoscopic simulator.
Methods
The guidetube used is a soft overtube composed of neoprene and is designed to assist various endoscopic procedures on demand. In total, 15 types of procedures were performed in GI simulators. Four procedures were performed in the stomach model and 11 in the colon model. The procedures include repeated endoscopic insertion and foreign body removal in various positions. The mean insertion and procedure time were assessed in each session. All procedures were performed by 5 expert endoscopists.
Results
Endoscopic procedures with the new guidetube were faster and more effective than the conventional endoscopic techniques. The mean insertion time of the endoscope with the guidetube was significantly shorter than that without the guidetube. The guidetube was safely inserted without scratch using low pushing force. Objects of various sizes larger than the endoscopic channel were easily removed by the guidetube-assisted endoscopic procedures.
Conclusions
This preliminary study shows that guidetube-assisted endoscopic procedures are faster, easier, safer and cheaper than conventional endoscopic procedures.

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Technical feasibility of a newly designed bendable forceps for difficult endoscopic tissue samplings (with video)
Dong Seok Lee, Ji Won Kim, Kook Lae Lee, Byeong Gwan Kim, Su Hwan Kim, Jeong-Sik Byeon
Surgical Endoscopy.2020; 34(10): 4692. CrossRef
Usefulness of an Overtube Device in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Seung Han Kim
Clinical Endoscopy.2019; 52(3): 203. CrossRef

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