ERCP/EST Model Medical Simulator for Endoscopic Therapy
This product was developed through a joint research collaboration between Tohoku University, Denka Company Limited and UA inc. as a simulator for learning endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST), which are essential techniques in biliary and pancreatic endoscopy.The cutting sensation with an electrosurgical knife and the anatomical features have been faithfully reproduced by applying the hemostasis simulator technology. It is designed to allow safe training using actual endoscopes and devices.
Background of Development
ERCP/EST procedures pose a risk of bleeding complications due to inappropriate incision, but no dry simulator capable of reproducing bleeding existed.
Development Concept
- Enables the learning of endoscopic procedures using actual endoscopes and devices.
- Simulates the duodenal papilla with elasticity like human tissue.
- Enables the learning of the correct incision direction for EST.
- Arterial bleeding can be reproduced through syringe manipulation.
Features
- Anatomically reproduces the blood vessel placement and bile duct trajectory.
- Bleeding complications occur due to incisions outside the 11-12 o'clock direction or excessive incisions.
- Enables comprehensive learning of bile duct cannulation, EST, and bile duct stone removal.
Bile duct cannulation
EST
Reproduction of bleeding complications
Bile duct stone removal
High Reproducibility and Simple Setup
- Attaching the artificial papilla to the ERCP lumen model for a complete setup.
- The ERCP lumen model can be easily disassembled for washing and reused repeatedly.
- The setup can be easily reproduced, making it ideal for remote guidance.
Simultaneous display of endoscopic and artificial fluoroscopic views provides a clinical-like training environment.
