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Validation of virtual‐reality‐based simulations for endoscopic sinus surgery

Nuwan Dharmawardana, G S Ruthenbeck, Charmaine M. Woods, Behrad Elmiyeh, Laura Diment, Eng H. Ooi, Karen Reynolds, A. Simon Carney

Clinical Otolaryngology · 2015 · 49 citations · 12 references

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Abstract

The VR simulations have been validated for teaching sinus anatomy and nasendoscopy to medical students, interns and RMOs. However, they require further development before they can be regarded as a valid tool for more advanced surgical training.

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