Editorial Commentary: A Task May Be Done Quickly, but Not Necessarily Well

The value of video gaming in relation to endoscopic surgical skills is explored in this article. Subjects who had more experience and performed better on 3-dimensional games also performed better on an arthroscopic simulator during tasks requiring manipulation of tools. Although the correlation is established, no data are presented to support causation. Video gaming holds promise in assisting the trainee attempting to develop components of endoscopic skill. Further investigation is required to demonstrate that improvements in performance can be expected to result.