title: Graded exercises for basic training in laparoscopic surgery.
abstract: A series of graded exercises for use in laparoscopic simulation is described. These exercises are designed to introduce the basic skills required for laparoscopic surgery, and have been found to be useful both for the training of junior surgeons and in workshops.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Steele
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Hosking
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Chung
mesh_terms: D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*