Table 2 Operative variables and complications

Mean operative time (min)

182 ± 66

170 ± 70

Blood loss (mL)

210 ± 84.4

420 ± 91.1*

First flatus time (days)

1.5 ± 1

4 ± 2.5*

Diet start time (days)

2 ± 0.7

6 ± 1.8*

Postoperative hospital stay (days)

8 ± 3.5

14 ± 5.5*

Postoperative complications (%)

25

26

Intra-abdominal abscess (%)

0

0

Delayed gastric emptying (%)

0

0

Pulmonary complications (%)

0

0

Pancreatic fistula

25

26

Grade A

4

4

Grade B

1

2

Mortality

0

0