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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2025; 17(11): 112182
Published online Nov 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.112182
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Figure 1  PRISMA flow diagram.
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Figure 2 Network plot. EL: Endoloop; HS: Harmonic scalpel; LS: LigaSure; PC: Polymeric clip; ES: Endostapler.
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Figure 3 Funnel plots. A: Overall complications; B: Length of hospital stay; C: Operative time.
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Figure 4 Forest plot for overall complications, length of hospital stays, and operative time. A: The overall complications (risk ratios), B: Length of hospital stays (mean difference), C: Operative time (mean difference). HS: Harmonic scalpel; LS: LigaSure; PC: Polymeric clip; ES: Endostapler.