Table 1.
Characteristics of patients
| Electrocautery | Electrocautery and staplers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number |
|
22 |
25 |
| Gender |
Male |
9 |
13 |
| |
Female |
13 |
12 |
| Age |
|
62 ± 10 |
66 ± 11 |
| Smoking history |
Yes |
14 |
14 |
| No | 8 | 11 |
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