Evidence Based Surgery: How Difficult is the Implication in Routine Practice?

Area of Science:

• Evidence-based practice in surgery
• Advancement of surgical science

Background:

• Surgery has historically been slower to adopt evidence-based principles compared to other medical specialties.
• Contemporary surgeons, particularly in Asia, are increasingly questioning established surgical dogma.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss the integration of evidence-based practice into surgical science.
• To address the challenges posed by the increasing volume of accessible medical information.
• To guide surgeons in identifying the best available evidence for clinical questions.

Main Methods:

• The article discusses strategies for staying updated with new medical information.
• It focuses on methods for efficiently retrieving the most relevant and high-quality evidence.
• The approach involves critically evaluating the vast amount of available data.

Main Results:

• Evidence-based practice offers a robust framework to enhance surgical knowledge.
• Effective information retrieval is crucial for surgeons to navigate the data deluge.
• Identifying reliable evidence is key to advancing surgical practice.

Conclusions:

• Integrating evidence-based practice is essential for the evolution of surgical science.
• Surgeons must develop skills to manage and utilize the growing body of medical literature.
• Challenging dogma with robust evidence leads to improved surgical outcomes.