Are gamers better laparoscopic surgeons? Impact of gaming skills on laparoscopic performance in "Generation Y" students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Both laparoscopic surgery and computer games make similar demands on eye-hand coordination and visuospatial cognitive ability. A possible connection between both areas could be used for the recruitment and training of future surgery residents.

Aim

The goal of this study was to investigate whether gaming skills are associated with better laparoscopic performance in medical students.

Methods

135 medical students (55 males, 80 females) participated in an experimental study. Students completed three laparoscopic tasks (rope pass, paper cut, and peg transfer) and played two custom-designed video games (2D and 3D game) that had been previously validated in a group of casual and professional gamers.

Results

There was a small significant correlation between

SUBMITTER: Datta R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7449406 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature