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Artif Intell Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 8, 2024; 5(2): 92090
Published online Jun 8, 2024. doi: 10.37126/aige.v5.i2.92090
Virtual reality tools for training in gastrointestinal endoscopy: A systematic review
Tuấn Quang Dương, Jonathan Soldera
Tuấn Quang Dương, Department of Acute Medicine, University of South Wales, Cardiff CF37 1DL, United Kingdom
Jonathan Soldera, Department of Acute Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of South Wales, Cardiff CF37 1DL, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Dương QT and Soldera J participated in the concept and design research, drafted the manuscript and contributed to data acquisition, analysis and interpretation; Soldera J contributed to study supervision. All authors contributed to critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content.
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Corresponding author: Jonathan Soldera, MD, MSc, PhD, Instructor, Department of Acute Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of South Wales, Cardiff CF37 1DL, United Kingdom. jonathansoldera@gmail.com
Received: January 14, 2024
Revised: February 11, 2024
Accepted: April 7, 2024
Published online: June 8, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Virtual reality (VR) is a promising tool in endoscopy training. This systematic review assessed VR's effectiveness and feasibility. Sixteen articles were analyzed, with 15 reporting positive results. VR training enhanced endoscopy skills, reducing procedure time and increasing accuracy in both VR scenarios and real patients. Patient discomfort also decreased significantly. VR training is effective and should be widely adopted in endoscopy training. Combining VR with conventional methods could further enhance training.