Training with a computer-based simulator achieves basic manual skills required for upper endoscopy: a randomized controlled trial.

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Published in Gastrointest Endosc on August 01, 2004

Authors

Emilio Di Giulio1, Diego Fregonese, Tino Casetti, Renzo Cestari, Fausto Chilovi, Giancarlo D'Ambra, Giovanni Di Matteo, Leonardo Ficano, Gianfranco Delle Fave

Author Affiliations

1: Divisione di Malattie Digestive e del Fegato, Ospedale Sant'Andrea, Universitá di Roma La Sapienza, Via della Balduina 80, 00136 Rome, Italy.

Associated clinical trials:

How Effective Can a Simulator-Based Training Course For Beginners In Endoscopy Be Made? (EFFEKTRA) | NCT04898803

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