Table IV. Surgical complications and mean hospital stay in three groups.
| Group | Surgical site infection n (%) | Bile fistula n (%) | Recurrence n (%) | Overall morbidity n (%) | Mean hospital stay (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | 6 (3.8) | 6 (3.8) | 5 (3.2) | 14 (8.9) | 7.6 |
| Group B | 4 (8.5) | 6(12.7) | 5 (10.6) | 8(17) | 11.9 |
| Group C | 6 (18.7) | 7 (21.8) | 6 (18.7) | 9 (28.1) | 15.8 |
Statistical differences among the groups:
Group A vs B; SSI = 0.2, bile fistula = 0.03, recurrence = 0.05, overall morbidity = 0.17, hospital stay <0.0001.
Group B vs C; SSI = 0.3, bile fistula = 0.35, recurrence = 0.33, overall morbidity = 0.27, hospital stay <0.0001.
Group A vs C; SSI = 0.006, bile fistula = 0.001, recurrence = 0.003, overall morbidity = 0.005, hospital stay <0.0001.
SSI, surgical site infection.