Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Use Cases in Gastroenterology.

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Current Gastroenterology Reports Pub Date : 2025-02-20 DOI:10.1007/s11894-025-00962-y

Yigit Yazarkan, Gamze Sonmez, Muhammet Enes Gurses, Mete Ucdal, Cem Simsek

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Abstract

Purpose of review: Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are emerging technologies with significant potential in medical education and therapeutic interventions, particularly within gastroenterology. This review aims to explore the current applications of VR and AR in enhancing endoscopy training, procedural skills, and patient comfort, while also identifying their role in non-pharmacological pain management and pre-procedure education.

Recent findings: Extensive research has been conducted on the use of VR and AR in surgical and neurological fields, but their application in gastroenterology is still evolving. VR simulators provide realistic training environments, contributing to improved procedural skills and patient care. Additionally, VR has been shown to reduce patient discomfort and serve as an alternative to sedation during procedures like colonoscopies. AR, specifically in colonoscopies, has demonstrated potential in enhancing polyp detection by overlaying real-time digital information, leading to better diagnostic accuracy. Studies also suggest that VR can improve patient outcomes in functional gastrointestinal disorders and enhance pre-procedure education, increasing patient satisfaction. VR and AR hold significant promise in gastroenterology by advancing both educational and procedural practices. These technologies offer cost-effective, patient-friendly solutions that improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. Continued research is essential to fully realize the benefits of VR and AR in gastroenterology, as these tools become more prevalent in clinical practice.

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胃肠病学中的虚拟现实和增强现实用例。

综述目的：虚拟现实（VR）和增强现实（AR）是在医学教育和治疗干预方面具有巨大潜力的新兴技术，特别是在胃肠病学领域。本文旨在探讨VR和AR在增强内窥镜训练、手术技能和患者舒适度方面的应用，同时也确定了它们在非药物疼痛管理和手术前教育中的作用。最近发现：VR和AR在外科和神经学领域的应用已经进行了广泛的研究，但它们在胃肠病学的应用仍在发展中。虚拟现实模拟器提供了逼真的训练环境，有助于提高手术技能和患者护理。此外，VR已被证明可以减少患者的不适，并在结肠镜检查等过程中作为镇静的替代方案。AR，特别是在结肠镜检查中，已经证明了通过覆盖实时数字信息来增强息肉检测的潜力，从而提高了诊断的准确性。研究还表明，VR可以改善功能性胃肠道疾病患者的预后，加强术前教育，提高患者满意度。VR和AR通过推进教育和程序实践在胃肠病学中具有重要的前景。这些技术提供了成本效益高、对患者友好的解决方案，提高了诊断准确性和患者预后。随着这些工具在临床实践中越来越普遍，继续研究对于充分实现VR和AR在胃肠病学中的益处至关重要。

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Current Gastroenterology Reports Medicine-Gastroenterology

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期刊介绍： As the field of gastroenterology and hepatology rapidly evolves, the wealth of published literature can be overwhelming. The aim of the journal is to help readers stay abreast of such advances by offering authoritative, systematic reviews by leading experts. We accomplish this aim by appointing Section Editors who invite international experts to contribute review articles that highlight recent developments and important papers published in the past year. Major topics in gastroenterology are covered, including pediatric gastroenterology, neuromuscular disorders, infections, nutrition, and inflammatory bowel disease. These reviews provide clear, insightful summaries of expert perspectives relevant to clinical practice. An Editorial Board of internationally diverse members suggests topics of special interest to their country/region and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research. We also provide commentaries from well-known figures in the field.