Table 4.
Summary of the number of lymph nodes detected
| Detected lymph nodes | 1.0 ml group (N=3) | 1.5 ml group (N=3) | 2.0 ml group (N=3) | 3.0 ml group (N=3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In total | ||||
| Mean | 48 | 46.7 | 60.3 | 49 |
| Staining rate, (%) | 21.0% | 24.7% | 32.5% | 44.5% |
| Station 1 | ||||
| Mean | 42.3 | 44.3 | 57.3 | 44.3 |
| Staining rate, (%) | 23.2% | 25.2% | 34.1% | 49.1% |
| Station 2 | ||||
| Mean | 5.7 | 2.3 | 3 | 4.7 |
| Staining rate, (%) | 0.0% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 8.3% |