Table 2 Comparison of surgical outcomes and postoperative recovery
LATG (n = 121) | TLTG (n = 92) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Operation time (min) | 225.2 ± 41.5 | 220.3 ± 43.5 | 0.40 |
Blood loss (mL) | 153.1 ± 57.3 | 132.3 ± 60.4 | 0.01 |
Number of retrieved lymph nodes | 28.7 ± 7.5 | 29.9 ± 7.6 | 0.25 |
Proximal resection margin (cm) | 4.6 ± 1.4 | 4.9 ± 1.5 | 0.13 |
Time to first flatus (days) | 3.3 ± 1.1 | 3.5 ± 1.1 | 0.19 |
Time to starting oral intake (days) | 4.6 ± 1.2 | 4.7 ± 1.3 | 0.56 |
Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 9.7 ± 2.3 | 9.5 ± 3.3 | 0.60 |