A methodological protocol for the development of a national guideline on perioperative management of gastrointestinal tumors in Germany

DiscussionGuidelines serve as foundation for therapy decisions in everyday clinical practice and should therefore be based on up-to-date research results. However, while primary studies and systematic reviews are critically reviewed for their methodological quality, the process of guideline development is often not comprehensible. A protocol with predefined methodology should therefore create transparency and strengthen confidence in the recommendations.Trial registrationThe guideline is registered in the AWMF (Association of the Scientific Medical Societies) Guideline Register (088 —010OL).
Source: Perioperative Medicine - Category: Surgery Source Type: research