title: New technologies in cancer and their assessment. The clinical surgeon's point of view.
abstract: The assessment of new technologies in oncological surgery is an important part of clinical research in cancer. The special characteristics of surgeons and surgical techniques determine particular problems. In this review, from the perspective of efficacy, effectiveness and efficiency, problematic specific aspects are discussed for diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, General Hospital of Castellón, Castellón de la Plana, Spain. jescrig@comcas.es
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Escrig Sos
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Martínez Ramos
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012107:Research Design; D035703:Therapies, Investigational / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome