God is in the Details. The Standardization of Surgical Procedures as a Condition to Quality

M. Stark

Abstract: Operations based on traditions do not necessarily result with the best outcome. Two common operations, the vaginal hysterectomy and the caesarean section, were reevaluated. All the unnecessary steps were omitted and the remaining were analysed as for their way of performance and sequence during the operation. Prospective randomized studies showed improved outcomes in both of the operations. All surgical procedures should be subjected to similar evidence-based studies.
Keywords: Hysterectomy, caesarean section, surgery