Primary study · included by 1 review
The effect of probiotics on surgical outcomes in patients with gastric cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Ye 2023 · Ye Wei, Dong Bo, Li Guanglin, et al. · Frontiers in surgery · 2023
Included by
| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Postoperative ileus: time to defecation Probiotics (various strains) vs Placebo or standard care | MD -11.27 [-16.83, -5.70] | 4 studies · 413 participants | GRADE not reported |
Postoperative ileus: time to flatus Probiotics (various strains) vs Placebo or standard care | MD -11.27 [-16.83, -5.70] | 7 studies · 693 participants | Very low |
Weight loss Probiotics (various strains) vs Placebo or standard care | Weight loss MD NS (2 RCTs, n = 136) | 2 studies · 136 participants | Very low |
1 including review in total.