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The network plot showing the comparisons in the trials included in the comparison of methods for parenchymal transection in which network meta‐analysis was performed. The size of the node (circle) provides a measure of the number of trials in which the particular treatment was included as one of the arms. The thickness of the line provides a measure of the number of direct comparisons between two nodes (treatments).

CUSA: cavitron ultrsonic surgical aspirator; RFDS: radiofrequency dissecting sealer.