The efficacy of virtual reality simulation training in laparoscopy: A systematic review of randomized trials

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica

Volumn 91, Issue 9, 2012, Pages 1015-1028

  Larsen, Christian Rifbjerg ^a   Oestergaard, Jeanett ^b   Ottesen, Bent S ^b   Soerensen, Jette Led ^b  

^a HILLERØD HOSPITAL   (Denmark)

^b Rigshospitalet   (Denmark)

Author keywords

assessment; competence; computing methodologies; Laparoscopy; programmed instruction; simulation; skills; virtual reality

Indexed keywords

COCHRANE LIBRARY; DATA BASE; EMBASE; HUMAN; LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY; MEDLINE; OPERATION DURATION; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL (TOPIC); REVIEW; SKILL; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE; SYSTEMATIC REVIEW; TRAINING; TREATMENT OUTCOME; VIRTUAL REALITY;

CLINICAL COMPETENCE; COMPUTER SIMULATION; COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION; EDUCATION, MEDICAL, CONTINUING; FEMALE; GYNECOLOGY; HUMANS; INTERNSHIP AND RESIDENCY; LAPAROSCOPY; MALE; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS AS TOPIC; USER-COMPUTER INTERFACE;

EID: 84865143532     PISSN: 00016349     EISSN: 16000412     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01482.x     Document Type: Review

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