Do surgeons ever play music during operations?

It seems music is an essential part of surgical culture. Long hours on your feet, or waiting for your role to play an active part in the procedure are shortened by a pleasant or fun atmosphere created by music. It is very rare to work with a surgeon that refuses to allow music during their procedures, but it does happen. I hope this helped. read more

The choice of music depends on the surgeon. Most surgeons I know prefer a slow instrumental music which helps maintaim the serenity and dignity of the operating room (and not the party songs which would not seem appropriate for the type of work going on). Now a days a lot of ots have speakers where music is played all the time. read more

In operations using local anaesthetic, she says, she often asks her patients if they have a preference. There's even been research, albeit not very conclusive, into the best kind of music for surgeons to listen to. A study from 1976 found that rock was pretty good. read more