Development of a conceptual framework for reporting modifications in surgical innovation: scoping review.
Sina HossainiChristin HoffmannSian CousinsNatalie BlencoweAngus G K McNairJane M BlazebyKerry N L AveryShelley PotterRhiannon C MacefieldPublished in: BJS open (2023)
A conceptual framework for understanding and reporting modifications that occur during surgical innovation has been developed. This is a first necessary step to support consistent and transparent reporting of modifications, to facilitate shared learning and incremental innovation of surgical procedures/devices. Testing and operationalization is now needed to realize the value of this framework.