The "Wii warm-up"

Will there be Nintendo Wiis popping up in surgeons’ lounges soon?

Playing computer games such as the Nintendo Wii can improve a surgeon’s performance in the operating theatre, a US study shows.

Only certain games are effective – those requiring delicate movements.

The fine hand control required to play these games acts as a warm up and hones scalpel skills the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Centre team claim.