Quality of surgical reporting and adequacy of surgical treatment in salivary gland cancer: a quality assurance ancillary study of the GORTEC 2016-02 SANTAL trial.
Eur J Surg OncolAug 14, 2026 (epub)
Juliette Hershkovitch, Benjamin Verillaud, Antoine Moya-Plana et al.
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In 30 seconds
This ancillary study of the GORTEC 2016-02 SANTAL randomized trial evaluated surgical reporting and treatment adequacy in 87 patients with salivary gland carcinomas across 26 centers. The study found that 72% of operative reports were adequate, with 62% of surgical procedures conforming to REFCOR guidelines. Deviations were noted, which could affect postoperative radiotherapy planning.
Key findings
- Operative reports were rated as adequate in 72% of cases, with 14% having minor and 14% major deviations.
- Surgical procedures conformed to REFCOR guidelines in 62% of cases, with 20% classified as major deviations.
- Total or extended parotidectomy was performed in 90.5% of parotid cases.
- Quality of reporting varied significantly between study centers.
Why it matters
Understanding the quality of surgical reporting and adherence to guidelines is crucial for optimizing postoperative care and radiotherapy planning in patients with salivary gland cancer. Inadequate reporting may lead to suboptimal treatment outcomes.