Recent meta-analyses in colorectal cancer

Abstract

Meta-analyses play an important role in the current emergence of evidence-based medicine. This paper reviews the meta-analyses reported in the past 3 years in colorectal cancer, from a clinical as well as a statistical perspective. The usefulness of meta-analyses in our understanding and management of colorectal cancer is highlighted for screening, risk of colorectal cancer occurrence, outcome of colorectal cancer, adjuvant treatment, follow-up, and treatment of advanced disease.