Table 4 Post-operative data and complications - EC (Elettrocautery); HS (Harmonic Scalpel); SM (LigaSure); TB (Thunder Beat)
EC | HS | LS | TB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Drainage volume - median [range], mL | 640 [30–720] | 600 [30–650] | 600 [90–750] | 520 [60–670] |
Drainage removal – mean [range], days | 5,6 [2–10] | 5,1 [2–9] | 6[3–9] | 5,52 [3–11] |
Hospital stay – median [range], days | 6 [3–11] | 5,6 [3–10] | 6,3 [3–11] | 5,9 [4–13] |
Seroma - n. (%) | 14 (64%) | 6 (24%) | 11 (44%) | 4 (16%) |
Lymphedema – n. (%) | 2 (8%) | 2 (8%) | 1 (4%) | 0 (0%) |
Wound infection – n. (%) | 1 (4%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (4%) | 1 (4%) |