Table 2 Comparison of outcome variables between harmonic group and electrocautery group

Duration of axillary surgery (minutes)

13.31 ± 11.86

13.13 ± 10.23

0.924

Blood loss (ml)

21.02 ± 7.51

19.03 ± 3.74

0.062

Total axillary drain volume (ml)

471.47 ± 409.68

487.73 ± 411.38

0.823

Duration of axillary drains (days)

11.73 ± 4.76

11.31 ± 5.67

0.650

Pain score

0.076

1

0 (0%)

1 (1.6%)

2

35 (54.7%)

24 (37.5%)

3

29 (45.3%)

39 (60.9%)

Complications

0.144

Delayed Healing

1 (1.6%)

5 (7.8%)

Hematoma

2 (3.1%)

3 (4.7%)

Wound infection

2 (3.1%)

3 (4.7%)

Flap necrosis

1 (1.6%)

0 (0%)

Re-accumulation of seroma after drain removal

4 (6.3%)

0 (0%)