Introduction Training procedural skills in GI endoscopy once focused on threshold numbers.
As threshold numbers poorly reflect individual competence, the focus gradually shifts …

The ability to perform endoscopy procedures safely, effectively and efficiently is a core
element of gastroenterology practice. Training programs strive to ensure learners …

BACKGROUND: Virtual reality (VR) simulation-based technologies play an important role in
neurosurgical resident training. The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Simulation …

Background Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is a technically challenging procedure,
associated with a significant risk of complications. Virtual reality simulation has …

With significant progress being made toward improving endoscope technology such as
capsule endoscopy and robotic endoscopy, the development of advanced strategies for …

Simulator-based gastrointestinal endoscopy training has gained acceptance over the last
decades and has been extensively studied. Several types of simulators have been validated …

BACKGROUND: The middle cerebral artery (MCA) is the most frequent location for
unruptured intracranial aneurysms. Controversy remains as to which unruptured MCA …

This paper presents an autonomous navigation system for cost-effective magnetic-assisted
colonoscopy, employing force-based sensors, an actuator, a proportional–integrator …

BACKGROUND: In a variety of surgical specialties, simulation-based technologies play an
important role in resident training. The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) …

We developed a magnetic-assisted capsule colonoscope system with integration of
computer vision-based object detection and an alignment control scheme. Two …