title: Do it yourself: building an ERCP training system within 30 minutes (with videos).
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Ex vivo training of ERCP by using simulators is desirable before trainees perform endoscopy in patients.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  We aimed to construct a simple and inexpensive but realistic simulator for ERCP training.
  
  
  METHODS
  Construction and establishment of an ERCP simulator.
  
  
  METHODS
  Endoscopy suite.
  
  
  METHODS
  An ERCP simulator was assembled by using a polyvinylchloride hose, insulated wire end sleeves, a plastic board, and hose clamps.
  
  
  METHODS
  Application of the simulator for endoscopic training, with focus on endoscope maneuverability as well as on alignment and intubation of the papilla and assessment of simulator performance by a short questionnaire.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Because of the sufficient diameter of the hose and varying orientations of the wire end sleeves, the system allows for realistic endoscope maneuvering and wire intubation of the "papillary orifices." Trainees feel better prepared and more confident in the technique before performing ERCP in patients for the first time.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Extensive validation and statistical evaluation is lacking.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The construction offers the opportunity to provide a readily available simulator for initial access to basic ERCP techniques.
authors: Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Gastroenterological Oncology, Bogenhausen Academic Teaching Hospital, Klinikum Muenchen GmbH, Munich, Germany.
authors: Arne R
authors: AR
authors: Schneider
authors: Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Gastroenterological Oncology, Bogenhausen Academic Teaching Hospital, Klinikum Muenchen GmbH, Munich, Germany.
authors: Wolfgang
authors: W
authors: Schepp
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D009048:Motor Skills; D013997:Time Factors