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Mean estimates and standardized mean differences were calculated for post-glossectomy and pre-post glossectomy changes in QoL, respectively. A random-effects model employing the restricted maximum likelihood was conducted. Effect heterogeneity was assessed using Q and I\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      .\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 56 studies (2,832 participants; mean [SD] age, 55.1 [7.5] years; 68.2% male) were included in the study. The meta-analysis estimated a pooled composite QoL score of 71.9% (95% CI: 68.3\u201375.4) following glossectomy. Subgroup analyses revealed that patients who underwent partial\/hemi-glossectomy (vs. subtotal\/near-total\/total glossectomy) and primary closure (vs. flap reconstruction) have higher QoL following tongue resection. Meta-analysis of 18 studies reporting both pre- and post-glossectomy QoL found an overall stabilization in QoL (SMD: -0.22; 95% CI: -0.63 to 0.19).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study provides potential evidence that patients with tongue cancer generally maintain their QoL following glossectomy, particularly in key functional domains such as swallowing, speech, and taste. 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