title: The validity of surgical simulation.
abstract: Simulation is playing an increasingly important role in training surgeons. As hours between registrar and consultant grades have decreased, trainees are required to train smarter. While the majority of simulation is limited, advances in computing and design are enabling ever more realistic, varied simulation.
authors: The Department of Plastic Surgery, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Stoke Mandeville, Ayelsbury, Bucks, UK.
authors: Riaz A
authors: RA
authors: Agha
authors: Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London, UK.
authors: Alexander J
authors: AJ
authors: Fowler
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D017145:Models, Educational; D006113:United Kingdom