[HTML][HTML] Impact of obesity on outcomes in breast reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Increased rates of both breast cancer and obesity have resulted in more obese
women seeking breast reconstruction. Studies demonstrate that these women are at …
women seeking breast reconstruction. Studies demonstrate that these women are at …
Does the medical literature remain inadequately described despite having reporting guidelines for 21 years?–A systematic review of reviews: an update
Purpose Reporting guidelines (eg, Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials [CONSORT]
statement) are intended to improve reporting standards and enhance the transparency and …
statement) are intended to improve reporting standards and enhance the transparency and …
[HTML][HTML] STROCSS 2021: strengthening the reporting of cohort, cross-sectional and case-control studies in surgery
G Mathew, R Agha - IJS Short Reports, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Methods: A STROCSS 2021 steering group was formed to come up with proposals to update
STROCSS 2019 guidelines. An expert panel of researchers assessed these proposals and …
STROCSS 2019 guidelines. An expert panel of researchers assessed these proposals and …
[HTML][HTML] STROCSS 2019 Guideline: strengthening the reporting of cohort studies in surgery
R Agha, A Abdall-Razak, E Crossley, N Dowlut… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Introduction The STROCSS guideline was developed in 2017 to improve the reporting
quality of observational studies in surgery. Building on its impact and usefulness, we sought …
quality of observational studies in surgery. Building on its impact and usefulness, we sought …
[HTML][HTML] The STROCSS statement: strengthening the reporting of cohort studies in surgery
RA Agha, MR Borrelli, M Vella-Baldacchino… - International Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Introduction The development of reporting guidelines over the past 20 years represents a
major advance in scholarly publishing with recent evidence showing positive impacts. Whilst …
major advance in scholarly publishing with recent evidence showing positive impacts. Whilst …
[HTML][HTML] PRISMA 2020 statement: what's new and the importance of reporting guidelines
Abstract The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)
statement, first published in 2009 [1], was developed in an attempt to increase the clarity …
statement, first published in 2009 [1], was developed in an attempt to increase the clarity …
Systematic review of therapeutic nipple-sparing versus skin-sparing mastectomy
RA Agha, Y Al Omran, G Wellstead, H Sagoo, I Barai… - BJS open, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Background The use of nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is increasing, despite unproven
oncological safety in the therapeutic setting. The aim of this systematic review was to …
oncological safety in the therapeutic setting. The aim of this systematic review was to …
Surgical complications in immediate and delayed breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Because of improved aesthetic results, immediate breast reconstruction has
become the most widely used timing of reconstruction following mastectomy. Many studies …
become the most widely used timing of reconstruction following mastectomy. Many studies …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of the mandatory implementation of reporting guidelines on reporting quality in a surgical journal: a before and after study
Background Journals are an important conduit for the publication of research. However, the
reporting quality of research has been shown to be lacking. We sought to determine if …
reporting quality of research has been shown to be lacking. We sought to determine if …
[HTML][HTML] The reporting of studies using routinely collected health data was often insufficient
Objectives To assess reporting quality of studies using routinely collected health data (RCD)
to inform the REporting of studies Conducted using Observational Routinely collected health …
to inform the REporting of studies Conducted using Observational Routinely collected health …