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Michael S J Wilson1, P Vaughan-Shaw2, C Boyle3
1Department of General Surgery, Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, FK5 4WR, UK. michaelwilson3@nhs.net.
World Journal of Surgery
|December 3, 2019
Summary
UK surgeons identified 11 key research priorities in benign upper gastrointestinal (UGI) surgery. These findings aim to guide future studies and funding for improved patient care in UGI conditions.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Research
- Medical Consensus Building
Background:
- Benign upper gastrointestinal (UGI) surgery lacks clearly defined research priorities.
- Expert consensus is crucial for directing future research efforts effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a consensus on high-priority research questions in benign UGI surgery within the UK.
- To guide future research funding and clinical study design.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi process involving UK benign UGI surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Phase I: Online survey for question submission.
- Phases II & III: Multi-round expert prioritization to identify key research areas.
Main Results:
- 427 initial research questions were submitted.
- 51 questions focused on benign UGI conditions were prioritized.
- 11 high-priority research questions were identified, emphasizing acute pancreatitis, Barrett's esophagus, and benign biliary disease.
Conclusions:
- A consensus list of 11 high-priority research questions for benign UGI surgery has been established.
- This list should inform future research endeavors and funding allocations.
- Prioritizing these questions can enhance patient care and foster collaborative research in the field.
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