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Reporting of morbidity data in general surgery: a one-year cross-sectional analysis of the six journals with the highest impact factor

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Cross-sectional study outlines reporting practices for postoperative complications in general surgery, highlighting the need for improved standards.

Standardized methodology for reporting morbidity in surgery is lacking, creating bias and limited comparability.
Only 26.9% of studies detailed their methods of follow-up for postoperative complications, indicating significant gaps in reporting.
The Clavien-Dindo classification was utilized in 63% of studies, yet variations in its application raise concerns about consistency.
99.1% of studies did not provide consistent information about the sources of morbidity, suggesting a need for better transparency.

Gorini et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study outlines reporting practices for postoperative complications in general surgery, highlighting the need for improved standards.