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Original Article

Validation of virtual reality simulators: Key to the successful integration of a novel teaching technology into minimal access surgery

Marlies P. Schijven Department of Surgery, IJsselland Hospital, Capelle a/d IJssel, The NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jack J. Jakimowicz Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Pages 244-246 | Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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