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| Group-A (level-III) | Group-B (level-I) | Statistics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation time (min) | 77.0±14.2 | 60.5±9.8 | P<0.0001 |
| Bleeding (ml) | 62.1±39.6 | 48.1±29.2 | P<0.0001 |
| Number of removed LNs | 18.7±5.5 | 14.8±4.6 | P<0.0001 |
| Postsurgical complication | |||
| Arm oedema | 15 (5.8%) | 14 (5.5%) | NS |
| Shoulder disturbance | 22 (8.5%) | 21 (8.2%) | NS |
LN=lymph node; NS, no significant differences.
Values indicate mean±s.d.
