Laparoscopic skills training using inexpensive box trainers: which exercises to choose when constructing a validated training course

Please cite this paper as: Schreuder H, van den Berg C, Hazebroek E, Verheijen R, Schijven M. Laparoscopic skills training using inexpensive box trainers: which exercises to choose when constructing a validated training course. BJOG 2011;118:1576–1584.

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