Extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following colorectal surgery: A survey of practice patterns across Canadian general surgeons

Investigators: Dr. Donald Buie, Dr. Anthony MacLean, Dr. Tamara Gimon, and Dr. Mirna Matta

You are being invited to participate in our 2-minute survey exploring extended VTE prophylaxis practices for general surgeons across Canada. This study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board (REB24-0249).

Extended VTE prophylaxis continues to be a controversial topic particularly in the field of colorectal surgery. The American Society of Colorectal Surgeons recently published updated guidelines in September of 2023 stating that in “patients undergoing a colorectal cancer resection deemed to be at high risk of VTE, extended-duration pharmacological thromboprophylaxis may be considered”. Although this is a conditional recommendation, it is based on high quality evidence using GRADE criteria. However, neither a clear duration, nor specific pharmacological agent is recommended.

Therefore, this project seeks to survey Canadian general surgeons regarding their practice with extended postoperative VTE prophylaxis. We would like to understand the
prescribed duration, the route of administration (oral versus low molecular weight heparin), the patient populations in which extended VTE prophylaxis is typically
prescribed, and any barriers encountered with extended DVT prophylaxis.

All results are anonymous and the results will be reported through the an upcoming communication and at an upcoming CAGS meeting.

Deadline: December 13, 2024
Survey Link: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_6uqKUMuzRYyTZk2

Intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring during parathyroidectomy: A cross-sectional survey of head and neck and endocrine surgeons

Primary Investigator: Phillip Staibano MD MSc
Primary Investigator (Faculty): Michael Au, MD MHI FRCSC
Co-investigator: Jesse D. Pasternak, MD MPH FRCSC, University of Toronto

The goal of this study is to survey surgeons regarding their use of intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring during parathyroidectomy.

Study goals:

  • To describe the rationale for using intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring during parathyroidectomy.
  • To describe surgical approaches to parathyroidectomy in renal hyperparathyroidism
  • To identify any challenges to acquiring or using intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring

This research group does not have access to your email and this survey was distributed via the survey distribution guidelines of this professional society. This survey is not timed and there are no direct rewards for completing this survey. The survey should take you no longer than 5 minutes to complete. This study was approved by the Hamilton Integrated Research Ethics Board (HiREB). The consent form can be accessed here.

By clicking the following link, you consent to completing the survey: https://qualtricsxmnfhn5mly7.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8dH6RIr5OENVyaq

It will take you 5 minutes to complete this survey.

If you have any questions about this study or would like a copy of the final manuscript, please contact the study team at phillip.staibano@medportal.ca

 

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