The Impact of Self-Belief on Laparoscopic Performance of Novices and Experienced Surgeons

Background In many professions, nontechnical aspects such as motivation or coping with stress are known to influence performance, success, and outcome. These qualities are assessed and trained in novices for quality and safety reasons. This study explored the impact of self-belief of surgeons on laparoscopic performance using a virtual reality simulator (LapSim®).