Comparison of estimated treatment effects between randomized controlled trials, case-matched, and cohort studies on laparoscopic versus open distal gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02454-3
Abstract: In actual surgical research, case-matched studies are frequently conducted as an alternative to randomized controlled trials (RCTs). However, it is still unclear what differences there are between RCTs and case-matched studies in upper gastrointestinal surgery,… read more here.
Keywords: controlled trials; estimated treatment; treatment effects; case matched ... See more keywords