Endoscopic submucosal dissection vs transanal endoscopic surgery for rectal tumors: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Figure 1 PRISMA flowchart.

Figure 2 Forest plot showing the recurrence rate difference between endoscopic submucosal dissection and transendoscopic surgery. Weights are from random-effects model; continuity correction applied to studies with zero cells.

Figure 3 Forest plot showing the en bloc resection rate difference between endoscopic submucosal dissection and transendoscopic surgery. Weights are from random-effects model; continuity correction applied to studies with zero cells.

Figure 4 Forest plot showing the R0 resection rate difference between endoscopic submucosal dissection and transendoscopic surgery. Weights are from random-effects model.

Figure 5 Forest plot showing the perforation rate difference between endoscopic submucosal dissection and transendoscopic surgery. Weights are from random-effects model; continuity correction applied to studies with zero cells.

Figure 6 Forest plot showing the procedure length difference between endoscopic submucosal dissection and transendoscopic surgery. Weights are from random-effects model.

Figure 7 Forest plot showing the hospital stay length difference between endoscopic submucosal dissection and transendoscopic surgery. Weights are from random-effects model. WMD: Weighted mean difference.