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The latest wave of video game technology is doing much more than keeping teenagers entertained. It's preparing doctors for the operating room. In today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz explains how the Nintendo "Wii" is working wonders for surgeons. ssmith@wsvn.com View all archived Medical Reports reports WSVN -- Surgical resident Jeff Henke is playing games in hopes of becoming a better surgeon. Dr. Jeff Henke: "This isn't exactly what I pictured when I thought of medical school." Those control sticks on the Nintendo Wii are actually probes the same kind he'll use in the operating room. Dr. Jeff Henke: "This does really help. It kind of coordinates your hand movements, gets you prepared to go into the operating room and perform laparoscopic surgery." Doctors had to make a few adjustments to turn the Wii accessories into... [read full story]