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For the study, researchers documented the frequency and causes of surgical errors by 18 surgical residents during laparoscopic simulation. The researchers staged four distractions and two interruptions during pre-determined stages during the laparoscopic procedures.
The researchers found major surgical errors were made in eight of 18 simulations, with interrupting questions causing most of the errors. Sidebar conversations were also likely to cause surgical errors. The researchers also noted all the errors happened after 1 p.m.
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