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| Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Recurrence of pterygium | 12 | 762 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 0.47 [0.27, 0.82] |
| 2 Occurrence of 1 or more complications | 11 | 673 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 1.92 [1.22, 3.02] |
| 3 Operating time (minutes) | 9 | 614 | Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | ‐17.01 [‐20.56, ‐13.46] |
