Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 4 , Pages 201-207 , July 2009

Proficiency-Based Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Training With Virtual Reality Simulators: A Comparison of Proctored and Independent Approaches

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PII: S1931-7204(09)00112-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2009.07.007

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 4 , Pages 201-207 , July 2009

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