Table 4.
The results of sensitivity or subgroup analysis.
| Indicators | MD/OR | p | I² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity analysis | |||
| Transfusion rate | 0.70 [0.48,1,01] | 0.06 | 34% |
| Cancer-related death | 0.37 [0.21,0.93] | 0.0003 | 0 |
| Subgroup analysis | |||
| Overall complication rate | |||
| Mean age ≥ 70 | 0.14 [0.04,0.52] | 0.004 | 0 |
| Mean age < 70 | 0.60 [0.36,0.98] | 0.04 | 73% |