“IDEAL”, the operating microscope, and the parachute

Redefining standards—response to: introductions of technological innovations in neurosurgery

“…We entirely agree with this; this is why our framework for technology evaluation, like many others, is being developed in a multidisciplinary research lab and continuously adjusted and expanded in other contexts and devices. A critical approach allows for affirmation of features that proved to work while reporting on restrictions or drawbacks; just like the development process, it is iterative by definition [4][5][6]. Hence, reviewing the armamentarium of methods is only the first important step.…”

Innovation in neurosurgery response to: “Ideal”, the operating microscope, and the parachute

“…Cappabianca and Zada write that B…a meticulous and tailored informed consent process must always be carried out… [ 2]. We would be satisfied with a simple informed consent when a planned new procedure is offered to a patient.…”