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World J Gastrointest Surg. Aug 27, 2026; 18(8): 119417
Published online Aug 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119417
Published online Aug 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119417
Figure 8 Funnel plots and publication bias assessment.
Funnel plots for all primary outcomes demonstrated approximate symmetry. Egger's regression test (P = 0.34) and Begg's test (P = 0.42) indicated no significant publication bias, and trim-and-fill analysis suggested no missing studies, confirming the robustness of pooled estimates. OR: Odds ratio.
- Citation: Wang JK, Yu CT, Qin BX, Cheng HB. Meta-analysis of surgical quality-related factors associated with local recurrence rate after rectal cancer surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(8): 119417
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i8/119417.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.119417