Table 2 Comparison of surgical outcomes between LADG and TLDG
LADG (n = 60) | TLDG (n = 60) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Operative time (min) | 205.0 ± 22.4 | 197.3 ± 40.1 | 0.381 |
Open conversion | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Intraoperative complications | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Estimated blood loss (mL) | 117.2 ± 81.6 | 100.5 ± 36.8 | 0.056 |
Retrieved lymph nodes | 38.3 ± 11.4 | 39.4 ± 9.8 | 0.736 |
Laparotomy wound length | 5.4 ± 1.3 | 3.5 ± 0.9 | 0.030 |
Time to first flatus (POD) | 2.4 ± 1.2 | 2.1 ± 0.8 | 0.088 |
Time to starting soft diet (POD) | 3.3 ± 1.8 | 3.1 ± 1.0 | 0.212 |
Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 12.0 ± 3.5 | 9.4 ± 5.0 | 0.038 |