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Design of a Consensus Derived Synoptic Operative Report for Thyroid Surgery.
Edwina C Moore1, Carolyn Garner2, Jonathan Serpell1,3
1Endocrine Surgery, Peninsula Private Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
World Journal of Surgery
|June 21, 2025
Summary
A new synoptic operative report (SOR) template for thyroid surgery was developed. This standardized report aims to enhance communication and data collection among surgical teams.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Standardized reporting in surgery is crucial for effective communication.
- Existing reporting methods for thyroid surgery may lack comprehensive data points.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a consensus-derived synoptic operative report (SOR) template for thyroid surgical data.
- To improve interdisciplinary communication and collaboration in thyroid cancer care.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi process involving 25 expert surgeons and endocrinologists.
- Literature review and consensus on data elements using predefined criteria (mean > 70th percentile, disagreement index < 1.0).
Main Results:
- Consensus was achieved on 39 essential data elements across five domains for the SOR template.
- An additional eight data elements were identified as desirable but optional.
Conclusions:
- A consensus-based SOR template for thyroid surgery has been successfully developed.
- Further research is needed to evaluate the clinical utility and adoption of this template.
- The methodology could be applied to develop SORs for parathyroid and adrenal surgery.
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