Wouter M. IJgosse

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Wouter M. IJgosse is a researcher at the intersection of surgical education and simulation technology, with a primary focus on how gamification and serious games can enhance laparoscopic skill acquisition. His most cited work, "Saving robots improves laparoscopic performance: transfer of skills from a serious game to a virtual reality simulator" (2018, 29 citations), demonstrates a pivotal contribution: that engaging in a non-medical, robot-saving game can significantly improve performance on a virtual reality laparoscopic simulator. This finding challenges traditional training paradigms by suggesting that cognitive and motor skills developed through entertainment-based digital play can directly transfer to complex surgical tasks, offering a low-cost, accessible supplement to expensive simulation training. IJgosse’s research has implications for reducing training barriers and improving surgical readiness, particularly in resource-limited settings. His work is notable for bridging the gap between gaming and medical education, and it has been cited by subsequent studies exploring game-based learning in surgery. By quantifying the transfer of skills from a casual game to a high-fidelity simulator, IJgosse has provided a compelling evidence base for integrating serious games into surgical curricula, making him a key voice in the evolution of modern surgical training.