Chapter
History of Evidence-Based Surgery (EBS)
Abstract
In this chapter, we discuss the history and evolution of evidence-based surgery (EBS) from its progenitor evidence-based medicine (EBM). As a paradigm shift starting from the 1970s to present day, both place a higher value on evidence than authority. We discuss how research evidence is now used in surgical decision-making as one of the five pillars of EBS. Furthermore, the chapter discusses how various surgical programs have integrated …
Authors
Thoma A; Murphy J; Dunn E; Sprague S; Goldsmith CH
Book title
Evidence-Based Surgery
Pagination
pp. 1-10
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2025
DOI
10.1007/978-3-031-87083-5_1