Table 1.
Included randomized controlled trials
| Author and year of publication | Nation | Type of study | No. of patients included | Time of enrolment | Type of access | Location of cancer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feng et al. (2021) | China | RCT | 95 | 2016–2018 | LA | Rectum |
| Kruszewski et al. (2021) | Poland | RCT | 130 | 2010–2016 | OA | Rectum |
| Fiori et al. (2020) | Italy | RCT | 46 | 2013–2019 | LA | Rectum |
| Mari et al. (2020–2022) | Italy | RCT | 196 | 2014–2016 | LA | Rectum |
| Fujii et al. (2019) | Japan | RCT | 331 | 2006–2012 | OA-LA | Rectum |
| Guo et al. (2019) | China | RCT | 57 | 2013 | LA | Rectum |
| Matsuda et al. (2017) | Japan | RCT | 100 | 2008–2011 | OA-LA | Rectum |
| Niu et al. (2016) | China | RCT | 97 | 2009–2015 | LA | Rectum |
| Wang et al. (2015) | China | RCT | 128 | 2012–2013 | LA | Rectum |
| Wu (2017) | China | RCT | 96 | 2014–2016 | LA | Rectum |
| Zhuo et al. (2018) | China | RCT | 102 | 2015–2016 | LA | Rectum |
RCT, randomized control study
Type of approach: LA, laparoscopic assisted; OA, open access