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

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pancreatic surgery is a large and complex field of research. Several evidence gaps exist for specific diseases or surgical procedures. An overview on existing knowledge is needed to plan and prioritise future research. The aim of this project is to create a systematic and living evidence map of pancreatic surgery.

Methods and analysis

A systematic literature search in MEDLINE (via PubMed), Web of Science and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials will be performed searching for all randomised controlled trials (RCT) and systematic reviews (SR) on pancreatic surgery. RCT and SR will be grouped in research topics. Baseline and outcome data from RCT will be extracted, presented and effect sizes meta-analysed. Data from SR will be used to identify evidence g

SUBMITTER: Probst P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6773280 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature