Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 81-89 , June 2008

Computer-Based Simulation Training in Surgery

  • Neal E. Seymour, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Neal E. Seymour, MD, Baystate Medical Center, Department of Surgery, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199. Phone: 413-794-4025; Fax: 413-794-1764

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doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2008.02.004

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 81-89 , June 2008

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