Total laparoscopic hysterectomy: Evaluation of an evidence-based educational strategy using a novel simulated suture and knot-tying challenge, the "holiotomy"

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Volumn 2012, Issue , 2012, Pages

  O'Hanlan, Katherine A ^a,b   Beingesser, Kelli R ^c   Dibble, Suzanne L ^d  

^a Laparoscopic Institute for Gynecologic Oncology   (United States)

^b Gynecologic Oncology Associates   (United States)

^c Fresno Women's Medical Group   (United States)

^d UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

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EID: 84873827458     PISSN: 20901445     EISSN: 20901453     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1155/2012/592970     Document Type: Article

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