Table 2.
Surgical outcomes and SLN identification rates
| Feature | ICG group(n = 40) | Metilen Blue Group (n = 40) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLN Identification Rate(%) | 38 (95.0) | 33 (82.5) | 0.045 |
| Bilateral SLN Identification Rate(%) | 32 (80.0) | 26 (65.0) | 0.112 |
| Average Number of SLNs Identified | 3.2 ± 1.1 | 2.5 ± 0.9 | 0.021 |
| Time to First SLN Identification (min) | 8.5 ± 3.2 | 9.1 ± 3.8 | 0.417 |
| Total Surgical Time (min) | 145 ± 35 | 152 ± 40 | 0.318 |
| Estimated Blood Loss(mL) | 85 ± 40 | 92 ± 45 | 0.489 |
| Transfusion Requirement (%) | 2 (5.0) | 3 (7.5) | 0.652 |
| Complication Rate (%) | 5 (12.5) | 6 (15.0) | 0.721 |