Table 4 Surgical outcomes of LDG performed by qualified surgeons, without preoperative evaluation of No. 6 LND difficulty
Variables | Difficulty (-) (n = 22) | Difficulty (+) (n = 8) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Operative duration of #6 LND (min.) | 8.5 ± 4.4 | 13.7 ± 12.4 | 0.06 |
Minor bleeding (- / +) | 16 / 6 | 2 / 6 | 0.01 |
Drain amylase concentration 1 POD (IU/L) | 970 ± 213 | 880 ± 247 | 0.41 |
Drain amylase concentration 3 POD (IU/L) | 194 ± 62 | 613 ± 408 | 0.11 |
Postoperative pancreatic fistula | |||
Total (- / +) | 18 / 4 | 4 / 4 | 0.08 |
Grade (1 / 2, 3) | 4 / 0 | 3 / 1 | 0.09 |