Meta-Analysis
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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2014; 20(1): 303-309
Published online Jan 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i1.303
Table 2 Sensitivity analysis
Studies (n)MD (95%CI)P value
Studies published in full texts4
Blood loss (mL)4-348.24 (-553.34, -143.14)0.0009
Blood transfusion (mL)4-246.87 (-427.06, -66.69)0.007
Duration of operation (min)2-8.47 (-33.94, 17.01)0.51
Studies published in English4
Blood loss (mL)4-394.84 (-624.14, -165.53)0.0007
Blood transfusion (mL)3-416.00 (-998.29, 166.30)0.16
Duration of operation (min)3-18.89 (-35.18, -2.59)0.02
High-quality studies3
Blood loss (mL)3-488.64 (-730.38, -246.89)< 0.0001
Blood transfusion (mL)2-416.00 (998.29, 166.30)0.16
Duration of operation (min)3-18.89 (-35.18, -2.59)0.02