Optimizing colonoscopy with abdominal compression devices: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colonoscopy is a vital procedure for colorectal cancer screening and intervention; however, it can be uncomfortable for patients, particularly older people and those with diverticular disease. In our systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to evaluate the impact of abdominal compression devices (ACDs) on patient comfort and procedural efficiency during colonoscopy.

Methods

A literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Central, and Embase from inception to April 2025. A risk of bias assessment was performed by using the Cochrane tool for assessing risk of bias in randomized trials, version 2 (ROB2). Data analysis was conducted using R version 4.2.2 and RStudio version 2022.07.2.

Results

Our comprehensive search across mu

SUBMITTER: Abdallfatah A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12758199 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature