Meta-Analysis
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2022; 14(9): 1060-1071
Published online Sep 27, 2022. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v14.i9.1060
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Figure 1 PRISMA diagram.
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Figure 2 Wound infection Funnel plot. A: Asymmetrical distribution among both sides indicates that bias can be present; B: The confidence interval (diamond) confirms there is no statistically significant result.
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Figure 3 Abdominal abscess Funnel plot. A: With asymmetrical distribution among both sides, indicating that bias can be present; B: The confidence interval (diamond) confirms there is no statistically significant result favoring endoloop or endostapler.
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Figure 4 Post-operative complications Funnel plot. A: Asymmetrical distribution among both sides indicates that bias can be present; B: The confidence interval (diamond) confirms there is not statistically significant difference between endoloop vs endostapler.