The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 410-413 , July 2008

The Efficacy of Viewing an Educational Video as a Method for the Acquisition of Basic Laparoscopic Suturing Skills

Received 14 January 2008 ,Accepted 21 March 2008.

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 The authors have no commercial, proprietary, or financial interest in the products or companies described in this article.

PII: S1553-4650(08)00125-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2008.03.012

The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 410-413 , July 2008

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