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Table 3 The results of operation-related data and complications in RCTs

From: Laparoscopic versus open catheter placement in peritoneal dialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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