Title: Comparison of Outcomes Between Surgery and Non-Surgery After Conversion Therapy
for Advanced Gastric Cancer with Unresectable Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-
Analysis
Version: 4 Date: 18 Apr 2025
Reviewer's report:
The authors have responded adequately to the reviewer’s concerns. The manuscript now
appropriately contextualizes the findings and limitations, making it suitable for publication
in BMC Gastroenterology. No further revisions appear necessary regarding the selection bias
concern, though the editor may wish to consider whether the additional limitations identified in
this report warrant addressing before final acceptance.
Title: Comparison of Outcomes Between Surgery and Non-Surgery After Conversion Therapy
for Advanced Gastric Cancer with Unresectable Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-
Analysis
Version: 4 Date: 18 Apr 2025
Reviewer's report:
The authors have responded adequately to the reviewer’s concerns. The manuscript now
appropriately contextualizes the findings and limitations, making it suitable for publication
in BMC Gastroenterology. No further revisions appear necessary regarding the selection bias
concern, though the editor may wish to consider whether the additional limitations identified in
this report warrant addressing before final acceptance.
Please review this paper.
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Title: Comparison of Outcomes Between Surgery and Non-Surgery After Conversion Therapy
for Advanced Gastric Cancer with Unresectable Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-
Analysis
Version: 4 Date: 18 Apr 2025
Reviewer's report:
The authors have responded adequately to the reviewer’s concerns. The manuscript now
appropriately contextualizes the findings and limitations, making it suitable for publication
in BMC Gastroenterology. No further revisions appear necessary regarding the selection bias
concern, though the editor may wish to consider whether the additional limitations identified in
this report warrant addressing before final acceptance.
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