Do neurosurgeons listen to music while operating?

While some medical experts argue that music might be distracting and hinder communication in the operating room, the Wales surgeons maintain that if noise levels are controlled, the benefits may outweigh the risks. read more

Yes. Surgeons often listen to music while operating. Not all do, but many do. Each surgeon is accorded the respect of a captain while in the operating theater. He or she is allowed to listen to whatever he or she wants. Some like to listen to the sounds of the machines and the patient. Others like to lighten things up. read more