Effect of Intraoperative Music on Surgeon Stress

Researchers conducted a pilot study to determine the impact of background music on stress levels in surgeons during operations. The study involved five primary operators performing 74 elective surgeries while listening to selected music or working in a non-music environment. The protocol was well-tolerated, with no cases being abandoned. However, the presence of intraoperative music did not significantly affect the psychological or physiological outcomes measured in this study. Further research utilizing intensive physiological monitoring in a simulated environment is recommended.