Wearable Devices in Colorectal Surgery: A Scoping Review

Area of Science:

• Perioperative Medicine
• Surgical Technology
• Digital Health

Background:

• Wearable devices are increasingly used for perioperative patient monitoring.
• Significant variability exists in wearable device types and applications within colorectal surgery.
• Continuous data collection and early complication detection are key benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a scoping review on the utilization of wearable devices in colorectal surgery.
• To investigate the current landscape of wearable technology in this surgical field.
• To synthesize findings based on perioperative phases.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search of MEDLINE and Embase databases.
• Adherence to PRISMA Scoping Review guidelines.
• Narrative synthesis of results, categorized by perioperative phase (preoperative, postoperative, combination).

Main Results:

• 20 studies were included from an initial 1525 identified.
• Data reported on 10 different wearable devices.
• Preoperative use focused on baseline status/prehabilitation; postoperative use focused on monitoring/complication identification.

Conclusions:

• Wearable devices show potential for enhanced perioperative monitoring in colorectal surgery.
• These devices can facilitate proactive interventions and personalized patient care.
• Improved patient outcomes are a potential benefit of integrating wearable technology.