Table 3 Short-term outcomes after propensity score matching
Characteristics | Age ≤ 45 years (n = 51) | Age > 45 years (n = 51) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Operation time (minutes) | 213.8 ± 53.7 | 227.0 ± 47.1 | 0.190 |
Intra-operative blood loss (mL) | 137.5 ± 158.5 | 190.8 ± 360.0 | 0.336 |
Retrieved lymph nodes | 22.2 ± 9.0 | 22.1 ± 9.2 | 0.948 |
Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 11.6 ± 6.2 | 13.8 ± 10.4 | 0.194 |
Blood transfusion | 4 (7.8%) | 2 (3.9%) | 0.339 |
Overall complications | 13 (25.5%) | 10 (19.6%) | 0.477 |
Major complications | 2 (3.9%) | 3 (5.9%) | 1.000 |