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Virtual reality simulator metrics cannot be used to assess competence in ureteronephroscopy and stone removal – a validation study

Julia Dagnaes-Hansena Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark;b Urological Research Unit, Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark;c Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, DenmarkCorrespondence[email protected]
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Lars Kongea Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Kim Hovgaard Andreassend Department of Urology, Copenhagen University Hospital – Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Rikke Bølling Hansena Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark;c Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark;d Department of Urology, Copenhagen University Hospital – Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
Pages 399-403 | Received 17 May 2021, Accepted 20 Jul 2021, Published online: 02 Aug 2021

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