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Surgical multicenter collaborative studies: ¿What happen in Latin America?
Luis A Boccalatte1,2, Ma Marta Modolo3,4, José A Calvache5,6
1Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Cirugia Y Cirujanos
|December 1, 2021
Summary
GlobalSurg
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Surgical Research
- Collaborative Studies
Background:
- GlobalSurg is an international research group focused on multicenter studies.
- Emphasizes robust, collaborative, and international research dissemination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline strategies for conducting large-scale multicenter surgical studies.
- To identify and address barriers encountered in such research.
Main Methods:
- The Surg-Week Prospective International Cohort Study was conducted in H2 2020.
- Included 141,582 patients, involving 4975 mini-teams across 116 countries.
- Largest international surgical study to date.
Main Results:
- Strategies included a study website, email/WhatsApp updates, a Dissemination Committee, webinars, and national/international leadership.
- Various challenges were encountered during the study's development.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative efforts build professional networks.
- Aims to enhance patient care, management, and health policies.
- Facilitates adaptation to evolving healthcare landscapes.
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