Systematic Video Game Training in Surgical Novices Improves Performance in Virtual Reality Endoscopic Surgical Simulators: A Prospective Randomized Study

[1] Grantcharov TP(2008)Is virtual reality simulation an effective training method in surgery? Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol 5 232-233

[2] Seymour NE(2002)Virtual reality training improves operating room performance: results of a randomized, double-blinded study Ann Surg 236 458-463

[3] Gallagher AG(2007)Proficiency-based virtual reality training significantly reduces the error rate for residents during their first 10 laparoscopic cholecystectomies Am J Surg 193 797-804

[4] Roman SA(2004)Visuospatial skills and computer game experience influence the performance of virtual endoscopy J Gastrointest Surg 8 876-882

[5] Ahlberg G(2007)The impact of video games on training surgeons in the 21st century Arch Surg 142 181-186

[6] Enochsson L(2005)Can video games be used to predict or improve laparoscopic skills? J Endourol 19 372-376

[7] Gallagher AG(2008)Transfer of systematic computer game training in surgical novices on performance in virtual reality image guided surgical simulators Stud Health Technol Inform 132 210-215

[8] Enochsson L(2006)Working memory and image guided surgical simulation Stud Health Technol Inform 119 188-193

[9] Isaksson B(2002)Effect of visual-spatial ability on learning of spatially-complex surgical skills Lancet 359 230-231

[10] Tour R(2004)Basic accreditation for invasive image guided intervention J Inform Techn Healthcare 3 165-173

[1] Grantcharov TP(2008)Is virtual reality simulation an effective training method in surgery? Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol 5 232-233

[2] Seymour NE(2002)Virtual reality training improves operating room performance: results of a randomized, double-blinded study Ann Surg 236 458-463

[3] Gallagher AG(2007)Proficiency-based virtual reality training significantly reduces the error rate for residents during their first 10 laparoscopic cholecystectomies Am J Surg 193 797-804

[4] Roman SA(2004)Visuospatial skills and computer game experience influence the performance of virtual endoscopy J Gastrointest Surg 8 876-882

[5] Ahlberg G(2007)The impact of video games on training surgeons in the 21st century Arch Surg 142 181-186

[6] Enochsson L(2005)Can video games be used to predict or improve laparoscopic skills? J Endourol 19 372-376

[7] Gallagher AG(2008)Transfer of systematic computer game training in surgical novices on performance in virtual reality image guided surgical simulators Stud Health Technol Inform 132 210-215

[8] Enochsson L(2006)Working memory and image guided surgical simulation Stud Health Technol Inform 119 188-193

[9] Isaksson B(2002)Effect of visual-spatial ability on learning of spatially-complex surgical skills Lancet 359 230-231

[10] Tour R(2004)Basic accreditation for invasive image guided intervention J Inform Techn Healthcare 3 165-173