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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Education
  • Psychology
  • Human Factors in Medicine

Background:

  • Previous studies suggested unique surgeon personalities but were limited in scope.
  • The impact of personality on surgical technical skill remains largely unexplored.
  • Understanding personality traits is crucial for optimizing surgical team performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the personality traits of surgical residents with the general population.
  • To investigate the association between personality traits and technical performance in a virtual reality (VR) laparoscopy simulator.

Main Methods:

  • 95 participants (surgical residents and students) completed the NEO-Five Factor Inventory for personality assessment.
  • Participants performed five basic tasks using the Lap Mentor™ VR laparoscopy simulator.
  • Personality traits were compared to the general population, and their correlation with VR performance was analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Surgical residents displayed lower neuroticism, higher extraversion, and higher conscientiousness than the general population.
  • Male residents exhibited greater openness.
  • No personality trait independently predicted technical performance on the VR simulator after adjusting for gender and experience.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical residents possess distinct personality profiles compared to the general population.
  • Personality traits were not associated with technical proficiency in a simulated surgical environment.
  • These personality traits may significantly influence team dynamics and overall surgical outcomes.