You can now view the video from the online webinar that took place on Monday 5th June on the NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery (GSU) Youtube channel
Anastomotic leak is a severe, potentially life-threatening complication following right colectomy. Internationally, anastomotic leak occurs after 8% of right colectomies. Prospective cohort data demonstrate that patient selection, intraoperative factors, and technical variation are risk factors for anastomotic leak. EAGLE was an international quality improvement programme to share best practice and harmonise procedures for surgeons and the theatre teams so that they might perform the best possible anastomosis for each particular patient. The study was carried out by 350+ hospitals across more than 60 countries.
The online webinar video chaired by Prof. Dion Morton provides all those working in surgical practice and research with an overview of the ground breaking global study EAGLE which is due to be published soon. The hour long video includes the following highlights:
- Study background – ESCP RH Audit
- Panel Discussion – Why is a Study Required?
- EAGLE Study Design
- EAGLE High Level Results
- Breakout Room – Introduction to Research Methodology
- Panel Discussion – Could the QI Intervention be Implemented in Practice?
- Future Directions
You can view the video by clicking here.
More information on EAGLE can be viewed by clicking here with further information on the Education and Training Programme viewable by clicking here.