Surgeons are using the Wii to prepare for surgery

From the BBC:

'Wii warm-up' good for surgeons

Wii players use a wireless wand that detects acceleration in three dimensions

Playing computer games such as the Nintendo Wii can improve a surgeon's performance in the operating theatre, a US study shows.

Only certain games are effective - those requiring delicate movements.

The fine hand control required to play these games acts as a warm up and hones scalpel skills the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Centre team claim.

Full article at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7193588.stm