Impact of hand dominance, gender, and experience with computer games on performance in virtual reality laparoscopy

Impact of IQ, computer-gaming skills, ge

Impact of IQ, computer-gaming skills, general dexterity, and laparoscopic experience on performance with the da Vinci® surgical system

✍ Monika E. Hagen; Oliver J. Wagner; Ihsan Inan; Philippe Morel 📂 Article 📅 2009 🏛 Wiley (Robotic Publications) 🌐 English ⚖ 140 KB

## Abstract ## Background Due to improved ergonomics and dexterity, robotic surgery is promoted as being easily performed by surgeons with no special skills necessary. We tested this hypothesis by measuring IQ elements, computer gaming skills, general dexterity with chopsticks, and evaluating lapa