Table 2 Perioperative results after laparoscopic and open gastrectomy
| Â | Laparoscopy-assisted gastrectomy group (n = 83) | Open gastrectomy group (n = 83) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Operation time (min) | 212.7 ± 57.2 | 226.4 ± 63.5 | 0.214 |
Blood loss (ml) | 78.4 ± 77.9 | 200.4 ± 218.3 | 0.000 |
Transfused patients | 3 | 11 | 0.025 |
Time of use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | 3.1 ± 1.2 | 5.8 ± 2.0 | 0.006 |
Time to ground activities (days) | 2.6 ± 1.1 | 2.7 ± 1.1 | 0.577 |
Time to first flatus (days) | 2.9 ± 1.2 | 4.0 ± 1.0 | 0.038 |
Time to resumption of diet (days) | 4.1 ± 1.5 | 5.5 ± 2.3 | 0.041 |
Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 14.2 ± 7.2 | 17.2 ± 5.0 | 0.000 |