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Reasons for conversions to hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery or laparotomy
| Obese (n=9) | Preobese (n=11) | Nonobese (n=49) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion to hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery | 0 | 1 (9.1%) | 3 (6.1%) | 0.676 |
| Hemorrhage | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Adhesion | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Unclear anatomy | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Conversion to laparotomy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.813 |
| Staple misfire | 0 | 0 | 1 (2.0%) |
