A Guide to Performing Systematic Reviews of Health and Disease

‘This textbook on systematic reviews is an indispensable reference for novice researchers. It is didactically well-constructed, guiding readers step-by-step through essential research techniques, with a particular focus on systematic reviews. The clear explanations and structured approach make complex concepts accessible, ensuring that even beginners can confidently navigate and execute systematic reviews. A must-have resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of research methodologies./’
Dr. Stefan Bouwense, Oncological Surgeon, Maastricht UMC+

‘An understanding of how treatment options are assessed and compared has never been more important for those involved in the healthcare Industry. Professor Gurusamy is a leading figure in the field of Evidence based healthcare and has delivered seminal systematic reviews for the Cochrane collaboration, the global leader analysing evidence base in healthcare, whilst teaching and training the next generation in systematic review methodology. With years of teaching experience Professor Gurusamy takes us through the basics of study design, an introduction to systematic reviews and how to identify an important research question. This is an essential read and step by step guide to early enthusiasts in systematic review.’
Brian R. Davidson, Professor of Surgery and Head of Surgical Intervention, Royal Free Hospital

Kurinchi Gurusamy has published extensively in this field, some of which has been used to inform international or UK clinical practice guidelines. A surgeon by background, Kurinchi started publishing with the Cochrane Hepato-Biliary Group (CHBG) in 2006, and he soon became an Editor and since 2017, he is a Deputy-coordinating Editor of the CHBG. In this textbook, the author gives a succinct introduction to systematic reviews of interventions, that is treatments, prevention, diagnosis, and prognosis. The language is short and clear, and the reader is guided by the author through a very large number of problems and provided with tools to solve them. – Christian Gluud, Professor and Coordinating Editor of the CHBG Copenhagen Trial Unit, Denmark.