Training the novice in laparoscopy
Surgical EndoscopyPublished 1 December 2002
Mohamed R. Ali, Yvonne M. Mowery, Brian J. Kaplan, Eric J. DeMaria
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Virtual simulation is an effective laparoscopic training method for the novice, providing significant improvement in skill levels over a relatively short period, and more challenging training seems to predict greater improvement over time and better final skill levels.
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Virtual simulation is an effective laparoscopic training method for the novice, providing significant improvement in skill levels over a relatively short period. More challenging training seems to predict greater improvement over time and better final skill levels.
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