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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Meta-analysis of intermittent Pringle manoeuvre versus no Pringle manoeuvre in elective liver surgery. ANZ J Surg 2013; 83: 719-723.

Published: 18th March 2014

Authors: Sanjay P, Ong I, Bartlett A, Powell JJ, Wigmore SJ

Conclusion

There were four randomized trials that included 392 patients. The Pringle manoeuvre reduced the time taken for liver resection, but had no effect on blood loss, blood transfusion or duration of hospital stay.

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