Table 3.
The results of operation-related data and complications in RCTs
| Laparoscope vs open group | No. of studies | Pfor Heterogeneity | Effect model | Pooled estimate | 95% Confidence interval | Pfor Test for overall effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| operating times |
3 |
0.05 |
random |
8.66 |
4.78 to 12.54 |
<0.0001 |
| hospital stays |
2 |
0.49 |
fixed |
0.79 |
-0.04 to 1.63 |
0.06 |
| infection |
4 |
0.21 |
fixed |
0.92 |
0.61 to 1.39 |
0.70 |
| dialysate leaks |
4 |
0.02 |
random |
0.45 |
0.06 to 3.34 |
0.43 |
| catheter migration |
4 |
0.16 |
fixed |
0.61 |
0.32 to 1.17 |
0.14 |
| pericannular bleeding |
2 |
0.96 |
fixed |
3.35 |
0.92 to 12.24 |
0.07 |
| hernia | 2 | 0.65 | fixed | 1.55 | 0.25 to 9.46 | 0.63 |