Surgical innovation

Innovation has been an integral part of the progress of surgery. Technological advances have given a different dimension to the intricacies of modern surgery. While some innovations have been ground-breaking, others made only a transitory impression. This article attempts to distinguish between a tr...

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Published inIndian journal of surgery Vol. 71; no. 1; pp. 6 - 9
Main Author Saha, Saumitra
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Springer-Verlag 01.02.2009
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Cardiac Surgery
Innovations
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neurosurgery
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Review
Review Article
Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Innovation
Surgery
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Summary:Innovation has been an integral part of the progress of surgery. Technological advances have given a different dimension to the intricacies of modern surgery. While some innovations have been ground-breaking, others made only a transitory impression. This article attempts to distinguish between a true innovation and a technical refinement and explores the ethos and socio-economic factors that propel surgical innovation. The role of validation and regulation of these innovative procedures in producing improved outcomes are also discussed.
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ISSN:0972-2068
0973-9793
DOI:10.1007/s12262-009-0002-y