The current and possible future role of 3D modelling within oesophagogastric surgery: a scoping review protocol
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Author(s)
Kontovounisios, Christos
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Introduction
Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction describes the generation of either virtual or physically printed anatomically accurate 3D models from two-dimensional (2D) medical images. Their implementation has revolutionised medical practice. Within surgery, key applications include growing roles in operative planning and procedures, surgical education and training as well as patient engagement and education. In comparison to other surgical specialties, oesophagogastric surgery has been slow in their adoption of this technology. Herein the authors outline a scoping review protocol that aims to analyse the current role of 3D modelling in oesophagogastric surgery and highlight any unexplored avenues for future research.
Methods and Analysis
The protocol was generated using internationally accepted methodological frameworks. A succinct primary question was devised, and a comprehensive search strategy developed for key databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Elsevier Scopus and ISI Web of Science). These were searched from their inception to 1/6/2020. Reference lists will be reviewed by hand and grey literature identified using OpenGrey and Grey Literature Report. The protocol was registered to the Open Science Framework (osf.io/ta789).
Two independent reviewers will screen titles, abstracts and perform full text reviews for study selection. There will be no methodological quality assessment to ensure a full thematic analysis is possible. A data charting tool will be created by the investigatory team. Results will be analysed to generate descriptive numerical tabular results and a thematic analysis performed.
Ethics and Dissemination
Ethical approval was not required for the collection and analysis of the published data. The scoping review report will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication and international conferences.
Registration details
The scoping review protocol has been registered on the Open Science Framework (osf.io/ta789)
Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction describes the generation of either virtual or physically printed anatomically accurate 3D models from two-dimensional (2D) medical images. Their implementation has revolutionised medical practice. Within surgery, key applications include growing roles in operative planning and procedures, surgical education and training as well as patient engagement and education. In comparison to other surgical specialties, oesophagogastric surgery has been slow in their adoption of this technology. Herein the authors outline a scoping review protocol that aims to analyse the current role of 3D modelling in oesophagogastric surgery and highlight any unexplored avenues for future research.
Methods and Analysis
The protocol was generated using internationally accepted methodological frameworks. A succinct primary question was devised, and a comprehensive search strategy developed for key databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Elsevier Scopus and ISI Web of Science). These were searched from their inception to 1/6/2020. Reference lists will be reviewed by hand and grey literature identified using OpenGrey and Grey Literature Report. The protocol was registered to the Open Science Framework (osf.io/ta789).
Two independent reviewers will screen titles, abstracts and perform full text reviews for study selection. There will be no methodological quality assessment to ensure a full thematic analysis is possible. A data charting tool will be created by the investigatory team. Results will be analysed to generate descriptive numerical tabular results and a thematic analysis performed.
Ethics and Dissemination
Ethical approval was not required for the collection and analysis of the published data. The scoping review report will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication and international conferences.
Registration details
The scoping review protocol has been registered on the Open Science Framework (osf.io/ta789)
Date Issued
2021-10-07
Date Acceptance
2021-09-13
Citation
BMJ Open, 2021, 11 (10), pp.1-4
ISSN
2044-6055
Publisher
BMJ Journals
Start Page
1
End Page
4
Journal / Book Title
BMJ Open
Volume
11
Issue
10
Copyright Statement
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This is an open access article distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited, appropriate credit is given, any changes made indicated, and the use is non-commercial. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.
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https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/10/e045546
Subjects
adult surgery
gastroduodenal disease
gastrointestinal imaging
oesophageal disease
protocols & guidelines
1103 Clinical Sciences
1117 Public Health and Health Services
1199 Other Medical and Health Sciences
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2021-10-07