Key result
A systematic review of 23 studies identified benchmarking as a novel quality-improvement tool in surgery, with 87.0% of studies defining the benchmark as the 75th percentile of median center values.
Why the study?
Benchmarking is a recent concept in surgery, prompting a review to examine its concept, definition, evolution, and surgical application.
Population
23 studies on benchmarking in surgery
Design
Systematic review according to PRISMA guidelines
Authors
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Supports benchmarking adoption for surgical quality metrics; extends prior concepts by synthesizing consistent definitions across studies.
Systematic Review (n=23)
Yes
Benchmarking in surgery is a novel quality-improvement tool to define and measure the best achievable results, establishing a meaningful reference to evaluate surgical performance.
Wu et al. (2023) conducted a systematic review in Surgery (n=23). Benchmarking was evaluated on Definition and application of benchmarking in surgery. A systematic review of 23 studies identified benchmarking as a novel quality-improvement tool in surgery, with 87.0% of studies defining the benchmark as the 75th percentile of median center values.
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