Virtual reality simulator training equals mechanical robotic training in improving robot-assisted basic suturing skills

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List of papers. The papers are removed from the thesis due to publisher restrictions.Paper I: Halvorsen,F.H., Elle,O.J., Dalinin,V.V., Mork,B.E., Sorhus,V., Rotnes,J.S., Fosse,E. Virtual reality simulator training equals mechanical robotic training in improving robotassisted basic suturing skills, Surg. End., 2006, 20(10), 1565-1569 Paper II: Halvorsen,F.H., Fosse,E., Mjåland,O. Unsupervised virtual reality training may not increase laparoscopic suturing skills, Surg.Laparosc.Endosc.Percutan.Tech., 2011, 21(6), 458-461 Paper III: Halvorsen, F.H., Cvancarova M., Fosse,E., Mjåland,O. Effect of computer game playing on baseline laparoscopic simulator skills, Surg.Laparosc.Endosc.Percutan.Tech., 2013, 23(4), 394-399 Paper IV: Halvorsen, F.H., Cvancarova M., Mjåland,O., Fosse,E. Surgical residents` opinion of virtual reality simulator training compared to live animal training, Submitted for publication