Table 2 Operative/perioperative data

Mean operation time (minutes)

143 (125–165)

Mean blood loss (ml)

70 (65–90)

Conversion to open

0

Time to first flatus (days)

2.5 (2.2–2.9)

Time to resumption of oral intake (days)

4.1 (3.0–5.0)

Mean number of lymph nodes

36.4 (23–65)

Mean number of positive nodes

1 (0–5)

Median length of stay

9.6 (8–11)