The utility of synoptic operation reports in colorectal surgery: a systematic review.
Amanda L NikolicIsaac Tranter-EntwistleAndrew McCombieSaxon ConnorTim EglintonPublished in: International journal of colorectal disease (2024)
SR offer advantages in completeness, data extraction, and communication compared to NR. Surgeons perceive them as beneficial for research, quality improvement, and teaching. This review supports the necessity for development of user-friendly SR that seamlessly integrate into pre-existing EMRs, optimising patient care and enhancing the quality of CRC surgical documentation.