R. Agha, M. Borrelli, M. Vella-Baldacchino, R. Thavayogan, D. Orgill
tlooto Summary
The protocol for the development of the STROCSS Guideline for surgical cohort studies is provided and dissemination to interested parties and journals will be encouraged to endorse the reporting guideline.
Abstract
Highlights • No guidelines currently exist to support authors reporting on surgical cohort studies.• We hereby provide our protocol for the development of the STROCSS Guideline for surgical cohort studies.• Dissemination to interested parties and journals will be encouraged to endorse the reporting guideline.
Citation format
AGHA, R., et al. A protocol for the development of the STROCSS guideline: Strengthening the reporting of cohort studies in surgery. International Journal of Surgery Protocols, 2017, 5: 15–17.