Table 2 Operative outcomes
Outcomes | Preserved group (n = 71) | Peeled group (n = 70) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Operative time, min | 162.1 ± 20.6 | 174.4 ± 26.0 | 0.002 |
No.253 lymph nodes dissection time, min | 15.7 ± 4.2 | 26.0 ± 3.6 | < 0.001 |
Intraoperative bleeding, ml | 39.9 ± 7.0 | 44.6 ± 11.3 | 0.004 |