['The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the impact of three-dimensional (3D) imaging system on the performance of basic laparoscopic tasks in a test model by novice and experienced surgeons.', 'Three tasks were performed in a test model by 30 surgeons, 15 experienced surgeons, and 15 with minimal laparoscopic experience. The tasks were performed using 2D and 3D vision systems.', 'Canadian Task Force II-1.', 'Fifteen experienced laparoscopic surgeons and fifteen novices with minimal laparoscopic experience.', 'Performance times were recorded using both two-dimensional and 3D imaging system for each task.', 'Performance time for all skills was significantly (P < 0.02) shorter when using 3D imaging system. Performance times were reduced by 18-31% using 3D imaging for all participants. Experienced surgeons performed the tasks faster and showed similar improvement while using 3D imaging system.'] Does three-dimensional imaging improve surgical skill performance in a laparoscopic test model for both experienced and novice laparoscopic surgeons?