The Journal of Urology
Volume 180, Issue 6 , Pages 2305-2306 , December 2008

Virtual Reality Training in Urology

  • Noah Schenkman

      Affiliations

    • Financial interest and/or other relationship with Intuitive Surgical.

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PII: S0022-5347(08)02589-5

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.09.069

The Journal of Urology
Volume 180, Issue 6 , Pages 2305-2306 , December 2008