Feb 27, 2024
Protocol for Surgical Implications in the Replaced Common Hepatic Artery, a Meta-analysis
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- Joanna Klansek1,
- Chase Schulte1,
- Eungjae Kim1,
- Matthew Miller1,
- Jae Hwan Choi2,
- Jinbum Dupont1,
- Kerrie Lashley3,
- Benjamin Freedman1,
- Kyle Carr1,
- Gary Wind4,
- Guinevere Granite5,
- Maria Ximena Leighton4,
- Elizabeth J. Maynes5
- 1F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences;
- 2Tampa Department of Surgery - USF Morsani College of Medicine South Tampa Center for Advanced Healthcare;
- 3George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences;
- 4Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences;
- 5F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Protocol Citation: Joanna Klansek, Chase Schulte, Eungjae Kim, Matthew Miller, Jae Hwan Choi, Jinbum Dupont, Kerrie Lashley, Benjamin Freedman, Kyle Carr, Gary Wind, Guinevere Granite, Maria Ximena Leighton, Elizabeth J. Maynes 2024. Protocol for Surgical Implications in the Replaced Common Hepatic Artery, a Meta-analysis. protocols.io https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.bp2l6xw4rlqe/v1
License: This is an open access protocol distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited
Protocol status: Working
Protocol is effective.
Created: January 10, 2024
Last Modified: February 27, 2024
Protocol Integer ID: 93348
Keywords: 'replaced common hepatic artery, ' 'hepto-mesenteric trunk, ' 'hepatomesenteric trunk, ' 'transpancreatic cha, ' 'transpancreatic common hepatic artery, ' 'type 9 hepatic, ' 'rcha'
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Abstract
The aim of this literature review is to systematically analyze case reports and series related to the Replaced Common Hepatic Artery (RCHA) identified during preoperative or operative workups. The study will focus on understanding the characteristics, demographics, and outcomes associated with this vascular anomaly.
This protocol outlines the methodology for a systematic literature review on RCHA cases. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of this vascular anomaly and its associated characteristics and outcomes.
Protocol for Surgical Implications in the Replaced Common Hepatic Artery, a Meta-analysis
Protocol for Surgical Implications in the Replaced Common Hepatic Artery, a Meta-analysis
Background
The aim of this literature review is to systematically analyze case reports and series related to the Replaced Common Hepatic Artery (RCHA) identified during preoperative or operative workups. The study will focus on understanding the characteristics, demographics, and outcomes associated with this vascular anomaly.
Literature Search Survey
a. Databases: MEDLINE (Ovid SP), Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL).
b. Search Terms: ('replaced common hepatic artery' OR 'hepto-mesenteric trunk' OR 'hepatomesenteric trunk' OR 'transpancreatic cha' OR 'transpancreatic common hepatic artery' OR 'type 9 hepatic' OR 'rcha').
c. Date of Search: Jan 2024.
d. Reference Review: The reference lists of identified studies will be reviewed for additional relevant articles.
Selection Criteria
a. Inclusion Criteria:
- Case reports and series.
- Patients with an RCHA identified during preoperative or operative workups.
b. Exclusion Criteria:
- Articles not published in English.
- Abstracts, conference presentations, editorials, reviews, and expert opinions.
Data Extraction and Critical Appraisal
a. Data Sources: will be extracted from article texts, tables, and figures.
b. Reviewers: JK, EK, BF, CS, JD, MM, EM.
c. Discrepancies Resolution: Resolve discrepancies through discussion and consensus.
d. Contacting Authors: Attempt to contact corresponding authors for missing data.
Statistical Analysis
a. Descriptive Statistics:
- Baseline characteristics and demographics reported using medians and interquartile ranges (IQR) for continuous data.
- Percentages for categorical data.
b. Software: R software, version 3.5.1 (R Foundation for Statistical Computing, Vienna, Austria).
Results
a. Study Characteristics:
- Will provide the number of articles identified, the number meeting inclusion criteria, and the total number of patients included.
- Will present a PRISMA flow diagram depicting the search strategy.
b. Supplementary Figures: will include supplementary figures in the "Additional Figures" section.
Ethical Considerations
a. As this is a literature review, ethical approval is not applicable. We will adhere to copyright and fair use guidelines in presenting findings.
Conclusion
This protocol outlines the methodology for a systematic literature review on RCHA cases. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of this vascular anomaly and its associated characteristics and outcomes.