Table 2 Operative results
Variable | End-to-side anastomosis (n= 164) | Functional end-to-end anastomosis (n= 215) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating time (min) | 150.5 ± 20.1 | 140.4 ± 14.9 | 0.001 |
Blood loss (ml) | 93.1 ± 29.4 | 100.2 ± 40.0 | 0.05 |
Retrieved lymph nodes | 14.8 ± 7.3 | 15.9 ± 9.4 | 0.22 |
Anastomotic error | 7 (4.3%) | 2 (0.9%) | 0.04 |
Positive resection margin | 0 | 0 | |
First flatus (d) | 2.7 ± 0.9 | 2.5 ± 1.3 | 0.18 |
Length of hospital stay (d) | 10.9 ± 3.5 | 11.3 ± 4.0 | 0.36 |