Meta-Analysis
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jan 27, 2024; 16(1): 215-227
Published online Jan 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i1.215
Table 1 Basic information of the included literature
Ref.
Country
Institution
Prescription
Journal
Surgical site
Sample size
Sex (M/F)
Age
Elderly
CRS cutoff
Abe et al[19], 2014JapanSingle-centerRetrospectiveDig SurgGastrointestinal 7351/2266.0 ± 9.0Yes0.5
Banz et al[20], 2009SwitzerlandSingle-centerProspectiveWorld J SurgLiver243131/11261.0 ± 10.5No0.5
Dai et al[21], 2022ChinaSingle-centerRetrospectiveTransl Cancer ResLiver236199/3759.73 ± 11.0No0.126
Hayashi et al[16], 2021JapanSingle-centerRetrospectiveJ Hepatobiliary Pancreat SciPancreas343153/19071.0 ± 2.3No0.5
Kasap et al[22], 2022TurkeySingle-centerRetrospectiveInt Urol NephrolAbdominal424248/17649.1 ± 15.3No-0.2996
Kondo et al[23], 2020JapanSingle-centerRetrospectiveJ Anus Rectum ColonColorectal14572/7387.8 ± 2.0Yes-0.058
Murakami et al[24], 2020JapanSingle-centerRetrospectiveDig SurgGastrointestinal 13694/4280.1 ± 4.01Yes0.2802
Nanashima et al[11], 2011JapanSingle-centerRetrospectiveJ Surg OncolLiver188152/3665.1 ± 9.5Yes0.5
Tominaga et al[25], 2016JapanSingle-centerRetrospectiveInt J Colorectal DisColorectal239118/12177.86 ± 5.57Yes0.2
Yamamoto et al[26], 2020JapanSingle-centerRetrospectiveDig SurgColorectal16691/7580.2 ± 4.5Yes0.05
Hashimoto et al[7], 2010JapanSingle-centerRetrospectiveSurg TodayPancreas4619/2763.5 ± 13.4No0.43
Koushi et al[27], 2011JapanSingle-centerRetrospectiveSurg TodayGastrointestinal 5130/2164.1 ± 14.0No0.5
Haga et al[28], 2004JapanMulti-centerProspectiveSurgeryGastrointestinal52122730/248265.0 ± 16.2No0.5
Kato et al[29], 2022JapanMulti-centerRetrospectiveInt J SurgColorectal24071377/103069.63 ± 11.36No-0.025
Nakanishi et al[30], 2022JapanMulti-centerRetrospectiveSurg TodayGastrointestinal 24951790/70567.73 ± 9.996No0.4179
Norimatsu et al[31], 2022JapanSingle-centerProspectiveWorld J SurgHepatobiliary pancreas184118/6675.8 ± 1.0Yes0.049
Oka et al[32], 2005JapanSingle-centerRetrospectiveWorld J SurgGastrointestinal 15698/5862.14 ± 9.29No0.5
Table 2 Summary of subgroup analysis in comprehensive risk score and comparison with or without postoperative complications
Subgroup
Classification
Studies
MD (95%CI)
Subgroup I2
Subgroup effect (P value)
Subgroup overall I2
Sample size< 10030.51 (0.48-0.54)95%< 0.000199.6%
100-20040.12 (0.08-0.16)0< 0.0001
≥ 20040.14 (0.12-0.16)85%< 0.0001
CountryJapan90.19 (0.04-0.34)98%0.010
Non-Japan30.18 (0.05-0.31)88%0.005
Influence factor< 2.030.19 (0.09-0.28)92%< 0.00010
≥ 2.090.19 (0.02-0.36)98%0.03
Surgical siteGastrointestinal tract60.13 (0.07-0.19)57%< 0.00010
Hepatobiliary pancreas50.24 (0.02-0.46)99%0.03
AgeElderly50.12 (0.08-0.15)0%< 0.000197.7%
Non-elderly70.25 (0.23-0.26)99%< 0.0001
CRS cut-off< 0.570.20 (0.03-0.37)98%0.020
≥ 0.550.14 (0.07-0.22)55%< 0.0001
Table 3 Subgroup analysis of postoperative complications in the high comprehensive risk score group and the low comprehensive risk score group
Subgroup
Classification
Studies
OR (95%CI)
Subgroup I2
Subgroup effect (P value)
Subgroup overall I2
Institutions quantitySingle-center73.29 (1.83-5.93)72%< 0.00010
Multi-center32.57 (1.08-6.10)99%0.03
Time spanRetrospective72.62 (1.75-3.94)81%< 0.00010
Prospective33.51 (1.26-9.75)92%0.02
Sample size< 10053.68 (1.91-7.08)60%< 0.00010
≥ 20052.59 (1.32-5.10)97%0.006
Influence factor< 3.052.71 (1.61-4.56)92%0.00020
≥ 3.053.25 (1.39-7.58)64%0.006
Operation siteGastrointestinal 63.30 (1.73-6.29)96%0.00030
Non-gastrointestinal42.61 (1.12-6.07)80%0.03
CRS cut-off< 0.552.54 (1.67-3.84)82%< 0.00010
≥ 0.553.24 (1.45-7.22)88%0.004