Objective assessment of surgical dexterity using simulators
- 1 September 1999
- journal article
- Published by Mark Allen Group in Hospital Medicine
- Vol. 60 (9), 672-675
- https://doi.org/10.12968/hosp.1999.60.9.1201
Abstract
Surgical skill, like training for any craft, has traditionally been learnt as an apprenticeship. However, whereas carpenters learn on wood that is never displayed, operative training is done on real clinical cases. Over recent years surgical skills training laboratories have in part, replaced the apprenticeship. This article discusses some of the tools used within such laboratories to ensure optimal surgical performance.Keywords
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