Virtual reality simulation in training and assessment of laparoscopic skills

European Clinics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Volumn 2, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 197-200

  Grantcharov, Teodor P ^a  

^a ST MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL   (Canada)

Author keywords

Assessment; Laparoscopic surgery; Simulation; Training; Virtual reality

Indexed keywords

EID: 33846980756     PISSN: 16133412     EISSN: 16133420     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11296-006-0054-5     Document Type: Review

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