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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2026; 18(11): 124443
Published online Nov 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.124443
Figure 1
Figure 1 PRISMA 2020 flow diagram showing the identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion process for studies in this systematic review and meta-analysis. A total of 289 records were identified through database searching. After duplicate removal, 248 records were screened, and 154 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility. Fourteen randomized controlled trials met the inclusion criteria and were included in the quantitative synthesis.


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