Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	117820
Country	Romania

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Virtual reality training for gastrointestinal endoscopy: A systematic review of efficacy and outcomes
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Eyad Gadour, Bogdan Miutescu, Camelia Nica, Ehsaneh Taheri, Zahra Al Saeed, Bodour Raheem, Antonio Facciorusso and Mohammed S AlQahtani
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Corresponding Author	Bogdan Miutescu, Assistant Professor, Consultant, MD, PhD, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Piata Eftimie Murgu 2, Timisoara 300041, Romania. bmiutescu@yahoo.com
Key Words	Virtual reality training; Gastrointestinal endoscopy; Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; Esophagoduodenoscopy; Colonoscopy; Endoscopic ultrasonography
Core Tip	This article synthesizes evidence from 30 interventional studies involving 901 clinicians to evaluate the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) training in gastrointestinal endoscopy. VR simulation improves trainee competency, procedural independence, and patient safety across key procedures, including esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, and endoscopic ultrasound. Performance gains with VR were comparable to those achieved with conventional training, supporting its role as an adjunct in endoscopic education. Heterogeneity in study design limited meta-analysis, underscoring the need for standardized VR training protocols and further research to assess long-term clinical outcomes.
Citation	Gadour E, Miutescu B, Nica C, Taheri E, Al Saeed Z, Raheem B, Facciorusso A, AlQahtani MS. Virtual reality training for gastrointestinal endoscopy: A systematic review of efficacy and outcomes. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-17 01:34
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-17 08:48
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-24 10:12
Return for Revision	2025-12-24 10:12
Revised	2026-01-05 06:12
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-03 02:35
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-03 04:29
Articles in Press	2026-02-03 04:29
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ISSN	1948-5190 (online)
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