A debate on the value and necessity of clinical trials in surgery.
In the current era of evidence-based medicine there is increasing demand for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) in surgery. Unfortunately, many unique aspects of surgery make RCTs difficult to implement. This article is a debate that explores the motion that clinical trials in surgery are both useful and necessary.
Cook
Richard C
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Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver General Hospital, 3100-910 West 10th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E3, Canada.
Alscher
Kurt T
KT
Hsiang
York N
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D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000592:standards; D013502:General Surgery / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000592:standards*