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EXPRESSION OF CONCERN: Medium-Term Results of Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) for Obstructed Defecation

    Colorectal Disease : the Official Journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
    |March 25, 2025
    PubMed
    Abstract

    Insights

    An expression of concern has been issued for a study on Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) due to data legitimacy and informed consent issues. An investigation is currently ongoing.

    Area of Science:

    • Colorectal Surgery
    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Ethics

    Background:

    • The Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) procedure is used for obstructed defecation and rectal-anal intussusception.
    • Concerns have been raised regarding the data and patient consent in a previously published study on STARR.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To alert readers to an ongoing investigation into a published article concerning the STARR procedure.
    • To highlight potential issues with data integrity and informed consent in the aforementioned study.

    Main Methods:

    • An Expression of Concern has been issued by the journal editors, The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, and the publisher.
    • The investigation involves examining the legitimacy of reported data and allegations of inadequate patient informed consent.

    Main Results:

    • The investigation into the reported data and patient consent for the STARR procedure is currently ongoing.
    • The journal has issued an Expression of Concern to inform and alert readers of these developing issues.

    Conclusions:

    • The validity of the findings presented in the original article is currently under scrutiny.
    • Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

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