Table 3 Operative specifications
NPWT group, n = 21 | Control group, n = 21 | |
|---|---|---|
Technique | ||
Open | 3 (14) | 5 (24) |
Robotic | 9 (43) | 9 (43) |
Laparoscopic | 9 (43) | 7 (33) |
Drains | ||
Abdominal drain only | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Subcutaneous drain only | 4 (19) | 14 (67) |
Abdominal + subcutaneous drains | 17 (81) | 6 (28) |
None | 0 (0) | 1 (5) |
NPWT device on in days | ||
1–2 | 7 (33) | |
3–4 | 1 (5) | |
5–6 | 6 (29) | |
7–8 | 7 (33) | |
Reason for removal | ||
Vacuum failure | 7 (33) | |
Infection | 0 (0) | |
As planned | 8 (38) | |
Other | 6 (29) | |