Development of a core descriptor set for parastomal hernia repair

• DOI: 10.1111/codi.17151
• Publication Date: 2024-09-09T04:33:26Z
• Authors: Sue Blackwell; Lisa Massey; Akash Mehta; Neil Smart; Kapil Sahnan; Hans Lederhuber; Matthew J. Lee
• Keywords: Delphi Method; Delphi

Abstract Aim Parastomal hernia repair is a poorly evidenced area, with uncertainty around the optimum management. There considerable heterogeneity within patient cohort, and currently there no standardization of descriptors in reporting parastomal repair. The aim this study was to develop core descriptor set key characteristics for patients undergoing surgical all research. Method A longlist generated from review existing literature. discussed lived experience Colorectal, general surgeons took part three‐round international modified Delphi process using nine‐point Likert scale rank importance descriptors. Items meeting predetermined thresholds were included final ratified at consensus meeting. Results Seventy seven respondents completed round one, 23 (29.8%) completing three. Eighty six rated across three rounds, 52 shortlisted. 19 eight domains: anatomy, contamination, disease, previous treatment, risk factors, symptoms, pathway other hernia. Conclusion reflects that are important when on use agreed may aid future studies.