Evaluation of structured and quantitative training methods for teaching intracorporeal knot tying
Surgical EndoscopyPublished 12 November 2001
Adam M. Pearson, Anthony G. Gallagher, James C. Rosser, Richard M. Satava
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Structured training can be useful for the development of laparoscopic skills, particularly in the objective evaluation of performance, and MIST-VR is a valuable part of this training.
Abstract
Structured training can be useful for the development of laparoscopic skills. MIST-VR is a valuable part of this training, particularly in the objective evaluation of performance.
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