Current and possible future role of 3D modelling within oesophagogastric surgery: a scoping review protocol

Henry Douglas Robb; Gemma Scrimgeour; Piers R Boshier; Svetlana Balyasnikova; Gina Brown; Fernando Bello; Christos Kontovounisios

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045546

Current and possible future role of 3D modelling within oesophagogastric surgery: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open. 2021 Oct 7;11(10):e045546. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045546.

Authors

Henry Douglas Robb¹, Gemma Scrimgeour², Piers R Boshier³, Svetlana Balyasnikova⁴, Gina Brown⁴, Fernando Bello³, Christos Kontovounisios^{3

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Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK henry.robb19@imperial.ac.uk.
² Department of Breast Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK.
³ Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK.
⁴ Radiology Department, Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
⁵ Gastrointestinal Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.

Abstract

Introduction: Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction describes the generation of either virtual or physically printed anatomically accurate 3D models from two-dimensional 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 was developed for key databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Elsevier Scopus and ISI Web of Science). These were searched from their inception to 1 June 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 will be 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 (https://osf.io/ta789).

Keywords: adult surgery; gastroduodenal disease; gastrointestinal imaging; oesophageal disease; protocols & guidelines.

MeSH terms

Delivery of Health Care*
Humans
Peer Review*
Research Design
Review Literature as Topic