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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2013; 19(31): 5165-5173
Published online Aug 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i31.5165
Published online Aug 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i31.5165
Figure 1 Flow diagram demonstrating the study selection process.
RCT: Randomized controlled trial.
Figure 2 Forest plots of the meta-analysis.
A: Comparisons of single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SILA) vs conventional laparoscopic appendectomy (CLA) in total operative time; B: Total complications; C: Conversion rate; D: Drain insertion; E: Length of hospital stay; F: Cosmetic satisfaction.
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Citation: Cai YL, Xiong XZ, Wu SJ, Cheng Y, Lu J, Zhang J, Lin YX, Cheng NS. Single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy
vs conventional laparoscopic appendectomy: Systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(31): 5165-5173 - URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i31/5165.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i31.5165