Enhancing reporting standards and cumulative evidence in ventriculoperitoneal shunt studies: a systematic review and reporting guideline proposal

This review identified important gaps in methodological rigor and reporting across VPS studies for hydrocephalus, limiting the comparability and reproducibility of current evidence. To address these issues, the authors propose the VPS Reporting Guideline, a practical framework to enhance transparency, reproducibility, and comparability in future research, ultimately supporting better evidence synthesis and building of cumulative evidence.