Construct validity of the lapSim virtual reality laparoscopic simulator within a urology residency program

Journal of the Canadian Urological Association

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 253-259

  Kovac Dr , Evan ^a   Azhar, Raed A ^a   Quirouet, Adrienne ^a   Delisle, Josee ^a   Anidjar, Maurice ^a  

^a MCGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE   (Canada)

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EID: 84865836980     PISSN: 19116470     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.12047     Document Type: Article

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