Saha Saumitra
Department of Surgery, Medica North Bengal Clinic, Siliguri, 734 003 West Bengal India.
Indian J Surg. 2009 Feb;71(1):6-9. doi: 10.1007/s12262-009-0002-y. Epub 2009 Mar 13.
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.
创新一直是外科手术进步不可或缺的一部分。技术进步为现代手术的复杂性赋予了不同的维度。虽然有些创新具有开创性，但其他一些创新只留下了短暂的影响。本文试图区分真正的创新和技术改进，并探讨推动外科创新的精神气质和社会经济因素。还讨论了对这些创新手术进行验证和监管在产生更好结果方面的作用。
