Learning curve analysis of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in standardized Bama miniature pigs: an animal experiment

Abstract

[1] The ESG procedure requires the OverStitch system (Apollo Endo-surgery, Austin, TX, USA), a commercially available endoscopic suturing device for full-thickness sutures in the stomach to reduce the length and width of the stomach; however, the operation may be relatively complicated, affecting the promotion of the procedure. [...]many endoscopists are reluctant to perform ESG because they believe that ESG requires considerable time-consuming training and a long learning curve. [...]a gastroscopy was performed to confirm the final shape of the gastric tube and rule out any potential and immediate complications. Table 1 Analysis of ESG operation data from the two groups. In particular, in situations of intense working conditions and information overload, it is often difficult for endoscopists to adequately respond to address these limitations. [...]it is very meaningful to conduct theoretical training and simulated operations before performing operations on patients to better improve the ESG skill level of endoscopists.