Why do surgeons listen to music in the operating room?

When you're going into surgery, the type of music that your doctors will be listening to is probably the last thing on your mind. But your surgeon's playlist could actually have some effect on how the procedure goes. read more

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). read more

Similarly, in 2015, Texas plastic surgeon Dr Andrew Zhang co-published a study in Aesthetic Surgery Journal reporting that not only did listening to music while operating improve the speed with which residents performed wound closures, but it also improved the quality of the repair, as assessed by blinded surgeon observers. read more