Research recommendation(s) from an individual piece of guidance Guidance: Subcutaneous automated low-flow pump implantation for refractory ascites caused by cirrhosis Date issued: 14 November 2018 Research recommendations coming out of this guidance Further research on subcutaneous automated low-flow pump implantation for refractory ascites should report details of patient selection, the frequency of pump-related complications, and the need for regular albumin infusions.