The Role for Prospective Surgical Trials in Neonates

Creator(s)

Nicole E. Sharp
Shawn D. St Peter, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-2013

Identifier

DOI: 10.1542/neo.14-8-e387

Abstract

Despite agreement that prospective randomized controlled trials offer the best available evidence to guide our practice, there is a remarkable lack of prospective trials in neonatal surgical literature. We, the treating physicians, are responsible for conducting the research that will allow for evidence upon which better care may be based. We have an ethical obligation to provide the highest level of care based on the greatest level of evidence possible. This will only be possible with further prospective trials in fetal and neonatal surgery.

Journal Title

NeoReviews

Volume

14

Issue

8

First Page

e387

Last Page

e392

MeSH Keywords

Clinical Trials as Topic; Prospective Studies; Infant, Newborn; Surgical Procedures, Operative

Recommended Citation

Sharp, N. E., St Peter, S. D. The Role for Prospective Surgical Trials in Neonates NeoReviews 14, e387-e392 (2013).