Background: A "resilient economy “is one that can sustain the growth and development of a country in times of trouble ie sanctions, war etc. Conditions requiring surgery places a considerable cost burden on the impoverished in a society; Surgery is not always a cost-effective treatment modal. Cost-effective strategies when feasible can help the Impoverished. A resilient economy based on Islamic values and economics seeks scientific prosperity and equity in rendering advanced national health services, and expenditure. This study assesses economic strategies for poverty elimination and equity in healthcare and surgery.
Methods: This article is a review of the author's views and experiences.
Results: A resilient economy may be applied in the following sectors: "Prioritizing of health and prevention instead of treatment", "preventing inequity in surgery", "seeking cost -effectiveness of diagnostic-therapeutic methods and surgical techniques" "promoting Healthy lifestyle such as adequate sleep , physical activity and nutrition", "preventing Obesity and excdess weight in surgical patients", "Prevention and control of surgical complications", pursuing "Indication and priorities in treatment ", preventing unnecessary and undue procedures.
Conclusion: Attention to scientific and safety principles and surgical indications is necessary in reducing expenditure and preventing undue procedures on under- privileged people can help remove poverty from Islamic societies.