Annals of surgery
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To define a standardized methodology for establishing benchmarks for relevant outcomes in surgery. ⋯ This multinational Delphi survey represents the first expert-led process for developing a standardized approach for establishing benchmarks for relevant outcome measures in surgery. The provided consensual checklist customizes the methodology of outcome reporting in surgery and thus improves reproducibility and comparability of data and should ultimately serve to improve quality of care.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Development of a Reliable Surgical Quality Assurance System for 2-stage Esophagectomy in Randomized Controlled Trials.
The aim was to develop a reliable surgical quality assurance system for 2-stage esophagectomy. This development was conducted during the pilot phase of the multicenter ROMIO trial, collaborating with international experts. ⋯ 11/NW/0895 and confirmed locally as appropriate, 12/SW/0161, 16/SW/0098.Trial registration number: ISRCTN59036820, ISRCTN10386621.
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Multicenter Study
Interhospital Variations in Resource Use Intensity for In-hospital Injury Deaths: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study.
Evaluate interhospital variation in resource use for in-hospital injury deaths. ⋯ We observed variation in resource use intensity for injury deaths across trauma centers. Strongest variation was observed for younger patients and those with traumatic brain injury. Results may reflect variation in level of care decisions and the incidence of withdrawal of life-sustaining therapies.
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Multicenter Study
LekCheck: A Prospective Study to Identify Perioperative Modifiable Risk Factors for Anastomotic Leakage in Colorectal Surgery.
To assess potentially modifiable perioperative risk factors for anastomotic leakage in adult patients undergoing colorectal surgery. ⋯ This study identified 7 perioperative potentially modifiable risk factors for CAL. The results enable the development of a multimodal and multidisciplinary strategy to create an optimal perioperative condition to finally lower CAL rates.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Cumulative 5-year Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Biological Mesh with Primary Perineal Wound Closure after Extralevator Abdominoperineal Resection (BIOPEX-study).
To determine long-term outcomes of a randomized trial (BIOPEX) comparing biological mesh and primary perineal closure in rectal cancer patients after extralevator abdominoperineal resection and preoperative radiotherapy, with a primary focus on symptomatic perineal hernia. ⋯ Symptomatic perineal hernia rate at 5-year follow-up after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer was significantly lower after biological mesh closure. Biological mesh closure did not improve quality of life or functional outcomes.