Title: Prognostic value of albumin-bilirubin grade in patients with cholangiocarcinoma: A
systematic review and meta-analysis
Version: 4 Date: 06 Jan 2025
Reviewer:  Zhaohui Tang
Reviewer's report:
The authors’ revisions comprehensively address the reviewers’ and editors’ feedback,
showcasing a marked improvement in both methodological rigor and clarity. They strengthened
the research design by adding detailed statistical checks, such as Cochran's Q test and
funnel plots, to assess heterogeneity and publication bias. They also refined the discussion
with in-depth comparisons between ALBI, Child-Pugh, and MELD scoring systems, and
included a nuanced analysis of ECCA and ICCA subtypes, thereby broadening the clinical
perspective. In strict adherence to PRISMA guidelines, they enhanced transparency by clearly
disclosing data availability and the study's registration number. Overall, these improvements
significantly elevate the scientific robustness, reproducibility, and comprehensiveness of the
paper, reinforcing its merit for publication.
Title: Prognostic value of albumin-bilirubin grade in patients with cholangiocarcinoma: A
systematic review and meta-analysis
Version: 4 Date: 06 Jan 2025
Reviewer:  Zhaohui Tang
Reviewer's report:
The authors’ revisions comprehensively address the reviewers’ and editors’ feedback,
showcasing a marked improvement in both methodological rigor and clarity. They strengthened
the research design by adding detailed statistical checks, such as Cochran's Q test and
funnel plots, to assess heterogeneity and publication bias. They also refined the discussion
with in-depth comparisons between ALBI, Child-Pugh, and MELD scoring systems, and
included a nuanced analysis of ECCA and ICCA subtypes, thereby broadening the clinical
perspective. In strict adherence to PRISMA guidelines, they enhanced transparency by clearly
disclosing data availability and the study's registration number. Overall, these improvements
significantly elevate the scientific robustness, reproducibility, and comprehensiveness of the
paper, reinforcing its merit for publication.
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Title: Prognostic value of albumin-bilirubin grade in patients with cholangiocarcinoma: A
systematic review and meta-analysis
Version: 4 Date: 06 Jan 2025
Reviewer:  Zhaohui Tang
Reviewer's report:
The authors’ revisions comprehensively address the reviewers’ and editors’ feedback,
showcasing a marked improvement in both methodological rigor and clarity. They strengthened
the research design by adding detailed statistical checks, such as Cochran's Q test and
funnel plots, to assess heterogeneity and publication bias. They also refined the discussion
with in-depth comparisons between ALBI, Child-Pugh, and MELD scoring systems, and
included a nuanced analysis of ECCA and ICCA subtypes, thereby broadening the clinical
perspective. In strict adherence to PRISMA guidelines, they enhanced transparency by clearly
disclosing data availability and the study's registration number. Overall, these improvements
significantly elevate the scientific robustness, reproducibility, and comprehensiveness of the
paper, reinforcing its merit for publication.
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