Table 1 Baseline patient characteristics
From: Anterior versus posterior approach laparoscopic radical cystectomy: a retrospective analysis
Characteristics | PLRC (n = 68) | ALRC (n = 79) | χ2/t | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, median (range) | 57 (44–81) | 59 (47–80) | 0.629* | 0.531 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 21.7 ± 3.1 | 22.3 ± 3.3 | 0.333* | 0.730 |
Hb (g/L) | 121.2 ± 11.7 | 120.6 ± 10.5 | 0.330* | 0.742 |
Total tumor and blood clot volume | 179.0 ± 72.2 | 186.0 ± 66.8 | 0.697* | 0.487 |
Comorbid conditions | ||||
Diabetes mellitus | 15 (22.1%) | 20 (25.3%) | 0.214 | 0.644 |
Hypertension | 20 (29.4%) | 22 (27.8%) | 0.044 | 0.834 |
Coronary heart disease | 5 (7.4%) | 4 (5.1%) | 0.333 | 0.564 |
COPD | 3 (4.4%) | 4 (5.1%) | 0.034 | 0.853 |
Other chronic diseases | 3 (4.4%) | 2 (2.5%) | 0.393 | 0.531 |
ASA score | ||||
2 | 52 (76.4%) | 60 (75.9%) | 0.083 | 0.773 |
3 | 16 (23.6%) | 19 (24.1%) | ||