Evidence map of oesophageal surgery: protocol for a living systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Surgery represents the cornerstone for the treatment of several benign and malignant oesophageal disorders. Yet synthesising the growing body of evidence from clinical research is becoming increasingly challenging. Evidence mapping with living systematic reviews (SRs) and living meta-analyses offers a structured, continuously updated approach to navigating emerging data. This study aims to provide a real-time, interactive resource to support evidence-based decision-making for oesophageal surgery.

Methods and analysis

This study follows PRISMA guidelines and uses the EVIglance Studio web application to develop a living evidence map in oesophageal surgery. A systematic literature search will be conducted across the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (C

SUBMITTER: Benignus C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12458632 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature