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Published in: Surgical Endoscopy 11/2003

01-11-2003 | Original article

SAGES Appropriateness Conference: a summary

Authors: R. E. Glasgow, A. Fingerhut, J. Hunter

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 11/2003

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This conference was organized to assess the relative appropriateness of laparoscopic vs open techniques for four clinical situations commonly encountered in surgical practice. Four topics were discussed—appendectomy, inguinal hernia repair, colon resection, and operations for gastroesophageal reflux disease. The goal was to determine the appropriateness of these procedures through a program of planned talks and panel discussions featuring internationally recognized experts and based on a review of the clinical evidence. For each subject, specific criteria were established a priori to ensure the accuracy and uniformity of the discussions and conclusions. These criteria included precise definitions, a determination as to how well the clinical evidence and the consensus on these topics could be generalized and communicated to the broader medical community, the description and standardization of traditional surgical endpoints, and the strength of the evidence. …
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Metadata
Title
SAGES Appropriateness Conference: a summary
Authors
R. E. Glasgow
A. Fingerhut
J. Hunter
Publication date
01-11-2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 11/2003
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-003-8125-x

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