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- Title
Nationwide standardization of minimally invasive right hemicolectomy for colon cancer and development and validation of a video-based competency assessment tool (the Right study).
- Authors
Grüter, Alexander A J; Toorenvliet, Boudewijn R; Belgers, Eric H J; Belt, Eric J T; van Duijvendijk, Peter; Hoff, Christiaan; Hompes, Roel; Smits, Anke B; van de Ven, Anthony W H; van Westreenen, Henderik L; Bonjer, Hendrik J; Tanis, Pieter J; Tuynman, Jurriaan B; the Right collaborators group; van Aalten, Sanne; Aarts, Frits; Abis, Gabor S A; Andeweg, Caroline S; Baan, Astrid H; Baeten, Coen I M
- Abstract
Background: Substantial variation exists when performing a minimally invasive right hemicolectomy (MIRH) due to disparities in training, expertise and differences in implementation of innovations. This study aimed to achieve national consensus on an optimal and standardized MIRH technique for colon cancer and to develop and validate a video-based competency assessment tool (CAT) for MIRH. Method: Statements covering all elements of MIRH were formulated. Subsequently, the Delphi technique was used to reach consensus on a standardized MIRH among 76 colorectal surgeons from 43 different centres. A CAT was developed based on the Delphi results. Nine surgeons assessed the same 12 unedited full-length videos using the CAT, allowing evaluation of the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results: After three Delphi rounds, consensus (≥80% agreement) was achieved on 23 of the 24 statements. Consensus statements included the use of low intra-abdominal pressure, detailed anatomical outline how to perform complete mesocolic excision with central vascular ligation, the creation of an intracorporeal anastomosis, and specimen extraction through a Pfannenstiel incision using a wound protector. The CAT included seven consecutive steps to measure competency of the MIRH and showed high consistency among surgeons with an overall ICC of 0.923. Conclusion: Nationwide consensus on a standardized and optimized technique of MIRH was reached. The CAT developed showed excellent interrater reliability. These achievements are crucial steps to an ongoing nationwide quality improvement project (the Right study). The Delphi technique was employed to achieve a broad national consensus on 23 statements among 76 colorectal surgeons, defining a standardized MIRH. This standard includes complete mesocolic excision, intracorporeal anastomosis and Pfannenstiel incision using a wound protector. Building upon this consensus, a video-based competency assessment tool was developed, exhibiting excellent reliability.
- Subjects
RIGHT hemicolectomy; COLON cancer; CARCINOGENESIS; INTRACLASS correlation; DELPHI method
- Publication
British Journal of Surgery, 2024, Vol 111, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0007-1323
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/bjs/znad404