Telesimulation: an effective method for teaching the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery in resource-restricted countries
Surgical EndoscopyPublished 29 June 2009
Allan Okrainec, Óscar Henao, Georges Azzie
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Remote telesimulation is an effective method for teaching the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery in Africa, achieving a 100% FLS skills pass rate.
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Remote telesimulation is an effective method for teaching the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery in Africa, achieving a 100% FLS skills pass rate. This training platform provides a cost-effective method of teaching in resource-restricted countries and could be used to teach laparoscopic skills anywhere in the world with internet access.
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