Table 3 Pathological outcomes
Outcomes | Preserved group (n = 71) | Peeled group (n = 70) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total lymph nodes, n | 19.3 ± 3.3 | 19.5 ± 3.1 | 0.765 | |
No.253 lymph nodes, n | 2.5 ± 1.1 | 2.8 ± 1.0 | 0.094 | |
Positive No.253 lymph nodes, n | 0.07 ± 2.6 | 0.07 ± 2.6 | 0.982 | |
Patients with No.253 lymph nodes involvement, n | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1.000 | |