The aim of this study was to analyze patient safety in a surgical center by an integrated review method. A review of current literature led to the conclusion that instituting a safe surgical program, adequately equipping the surgical teams and encouraging good practices in the operating room can significantly improve the outcomes in surgical patients.
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