World journal of surgery
The Impact of a Self-Directed, Low-Cost Laparoscopic Simulation-Based Training Model Among Surgical Trainees in Cameroon.
Blessing N Ngam, Ngueping M J Tchinde, Erin Kim, Mark J Snell, Leyla Aliyeva, B Joon Yu, Joy E Obayemi, Dongmo Jandelle Lavinia Tiba, Leku Brice Al Hassan Etu, Kevin El-Hayek, David Jeffcoach, Keir Thelander, Grace J Kim, Deborah M Rooney
Published: 202610.1002/wjs.70219
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Learning laparoscopic surgery in LMICs is hindered by the dearth of technically skilled surgeons. A self-directed, low-cost simulation-based training could bridge this gap. To evaluate the effectiveness of such a program, we assessed th…
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