Why the study?
Is there evidence of overuse of surgical procedures in low- and middle-income countries?
Is there evidence of overuse of surgical procedures in low- and middle-income countries?
There is growing evidence of overuse of surgical procedures, particularly cesarean deliveries, in LMICs, highlighting the need for better understanding and solutions.
This systematic review found growing evidence of overuse of surgical procedures in LMICs, which may generate significant harm and waste of limited resources; the majority of studies reporting overuse were about unnecessary cesarean delivery. Therefore, a better understanding of the problems in other surgical procedures and a robust evaluation of solutions are needed.
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