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Surgeons warming up with operation simulator

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by JEAN ENERSEN / KING 5 News

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Posted on March 9, 2010 at 11:48 PM

Playing video games has helped surgeons refine their skills in the operating room, but how much better would they be if they could practice the operation itself?

Now, a University of Washington doctor is conducting a study to find out if virtual reality training makes a difference.

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