Systematic review of reporting benefits and harms of surgical interventions in randomized clinical trials.
Fabienne E StubenrouchE S CohenP M M BossuytM J W KoelemayP C R van der VetD T UbbinkPublished in: BJS open (2020)
Despite CONSORT guidelines, current reporting of benefits and harms in surgical trials does not facilitate clear communication of treatment outcomes with patients. Researchers, reviewers and journal editors should ensure proper reporting of treatment benefits and harms in trials.