Gromski, Mark A.Ahn, WoojinMatthes, KaiDe, Suvranu2017-05-242017-05-242016-04Gromski, M. A., Ahn, W., Matthes, K., & De, S. (2016). Pre-clinical Training for New Notes Procedures: From Ex-vivo Models to Virtual Reality Simulators. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, 26(2), 401–412. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.giec.2015.12.007https://hdl.handle.net/1805/12721Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a newer field of endoscopic surgery that allows for scarless treatment of pathologic entities, using novel transluminal approaches. There has been a shift of focus from a clinical and research standpoint from the development and dissemination of "first-generation" NOTES procedures to "new NOTES" procedures that traverse the mucosa of luminal structures, yet do not stray far into the peritoneal cavity. It has been a challenge to find appropriate and effective ways to train gastroenterologists and surgeons in these novel approaches. We review the importance of simulation in training and discuss available simulation options.en-USPublisher PolicyNOTESNew NOTESEndoscopic surgerySimulationTrainingArticle