Abstract
Background
Recently, there has been a growth in studies supporting the hypothesis that video
games have positive effects on basic laparoscopic skills. This review discusses all
studies directly related to these effects.
Data Sources
A search in the PubMed and EMBASE databases was performed using synonymous terms for
video games and laparoscopy. All available articles concerning video games and their
effects on skills on any laparoscopic simulator (box trainer, virtual reality, and
animal models) were selected.
Conclusions
Video game experience has been related to higher baseline laparoscopic skills in different
studies. There is currently, however, no standardized method to assess video game
experience, making it difficult to compare these studies. Several controlled experiments
have, nevertheless, shown that video games cannot only be used to improve laparoscopic
basic skills in surgical novices, but are also used as a temporary warming-up before
laparoscopic surgery.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: March 28, 2014
Received in revised form:
October 23,
2013
Received:
July 31,
2013
Footnotes
This study did not have any sponsors.
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