#13 A systematic review to assess the reporting of surgical innovation: a case study of the Subdural Evacuating Port System (SEPS) (poster presentation)

Background: The evaluation and reporting of innovations in surgery are often to a poor standard. In response to this, the IDEAL framework (Idea, Development, Exploration, Assessment, Long-term follow-up) was developed, aiming to improve the developmental process and outcome reporting of surgical innovations. The Subdural Evacuating Port System (SEPS) is a new approach for the evacuation of chronic and subacute haematomas. A novel variant of the twist-drill craniotomy, the SEPS poses several advantages to current management options, including a reduced pneumocephalus risk and the need for only local anaesthesia.
Source: International Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research