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SynthesisInternational journal of obesity (2005)2024

Assessment of guidelines for bariatric and metabolic surgery: a systematic review and evaluation using appraisal of guidelines for research and evaluation II (AGREE II).

Yung Lee, Caroline Hircock, Jerry Dang, James Jung, Boris Zevin, Ahmad Elnahas, Jigish Khamar, Ashley Vergis, Umair Tahir, Krista Hardy and 15 more

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

25 authors.

Yung LeeDivision of General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Caroline HircockDivision of General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Jerry DangDigestive Disease & Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
James JungDivision of General Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Boris ZevinDepartment of Surgery, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
Ahmad ElnahasDivision of General Surgery, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Jigish KhamarDivision of General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Ashley VergisDivision of General Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Umair TahirDivision of General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Krista HardyDivision of General Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Yasith SamarasingheDivision of General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Richdeep GillDepartment of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Jeffrey GuDivision of General Surgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Tyler McKechnieDivision of General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Radu PescarusDivision of General Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Laurent BierthoDepartment of Surgery, Laval University, Quebec City, QC, Canada.
Elaine LamDepartment of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Amy NevilleDepartment of Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
James EllsmereDivision of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Shahzeer KarmaliDepartment of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Timothy JacksonDivision of General Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Allan OkrainecDivision of General Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Aristithes DoumourasDivision of General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Matthew KrohDigestive Disease & Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0305-1503
Dennis HongDivision of General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada. dennishong70@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-1792-1255

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn recent years, multiple guidelines on bariatric and metabolic surgery were published, however, their quality remains unknown, leaving providers with uncertainty when using them to make perioperative decisions. This study aims to evaluate the quality of existing guidelines for perioperative bariatric surgery care.

methodsA comprehensive search of MEDLINE and EMBASE were conducted from January 2010 to October 2022 for bariatric clinical practice guidelines. Guideline evaluation was carried out using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) framework.

resultsThe initial search yielded 1483 citations, of which, 26 were included in final analysis. The overall median domain scores for guidelines were: (1) scope and purpose: 87.5% (IQR: 57-94%), (2) stakeholder involvement: 49% (IQR: 40-64%), (3) rigor of development: 42.5% (IQR: 22-68%), (4) clarity of presentation: 85% (IQR: 81-90%), (5) applicability: 6% (IQR: 3-16%), (6) editorial independence: 50% (IQR: 48-67%), (7) overall impressions: 48% (IQR: 33-67%). Only six guidelines achieved an overall score >70%.

conclusionsBariatric surgery guidelines effectively outlined their aim and presented recommendations. However, many did not adequately seek patient input, state search criteria, use evidence rating tools, and consider resource implications. Future guidelines should reference the AGREE II framework in study design.

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