A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Rhinoplasty Using the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation Scale

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Health Outcomes Research

Background:

• Rhinoplasty is a common surgical procedure with varied outcomes.
• Assessing patient satisfaction and functional improvement is crucial.
• The Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) tool aims to standardize outcome assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the efficacy of the ROE in evaluating recent rhinoplasty surgical approaches.
• To evaluate the role and impact of the ROE in rhinoplasty outcome assessment.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search using MESH terms on major databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar).
• Adherence to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
• Meta-analysis and meta-regression of 12 eligible studies (2018-2021) involving 1,263 patients.

Main Results:

• The ROE demonstrated ability to differentiate preoperative from postoperative outcomes (50/100).
• ROE performance was comparable to the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation scale.
• The tool showed potential in assessing outcomes across different rhinoplasty approaches.

Conclusions:

• The ROE is a valuable tool for evaluating rhinoplasty outcomes.
• Findings support the continued use and further development of the ROE.
• Future research should focus on adapting the ROE for diverse cultural and geographical contexts.