Comparison between laparoscopic and open surgery for large gastrointestinal stromal tumors: A meta-analysis

Figure 1 Flow chart of study selection process. GISTs: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Figure 2 Meta-analysis of tumor size in laparoscopic surgery and open surgery groups.

Figure 3 Meta-analysis of operative factors in laparoscopic surgery and open surgery group. A: Pooled analysis of operation time; B: Pooled analysis of blood loss.

Figure 4 Meta-analysis of short-term outcomes in laparoscopic surgery and open surgery groups. A: Pooled analysis of postoperative complications; B: Pooled analysis of postoperative hospital stay.

Figure 5 Meta-analysis of progression-free survival in laparoscopic surgery and open surgery groups.

Figure 6 Funnel plot of postoperative hospital stay in laparoscopic surgery and open surgery groups. WMD: Weighted mean difference.