Evaluates the transferability of the volume-outcome relationship from colorectal cancer surgery to Hirschsprung disease, suggesting implications for pediatric surgery quality control.
Key Points
This research aims to assess the potential transferability of the volume-outcome relationship in adult colorectal cancer surgeries to corrective surgeries for Hirschsprung disease in children.
Evaluated transferability using the IQWiG V24-07 rapid report framework
Expert panel rated differences between adult colorectal and Hirschsprung disease populations
Identified criteria affecting transferability and documented consensus results
Consensus reached on 6 out of 12 transferability criteria
Certain differences, like disease characteristics and comorbidities, deemed irrelevant
Increased complexity in diagnosis for Hirschsprung disease reinforces the volume-outcome relationship