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. 2013 Apr;25(2):175–182. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.1000-9604.2013.02.03

Table 4. Postoperative data of the minimally invasive laparoscopy group and open resection group.

Laparoscopy group (n=15) Open resection group (n=21) P value
Average postoperative time to first flatulence (days) 3.8±1.3 5.1±2.1 0.038
Average postoperative hospital stay (days) 7.6±2.5 11.3±3.7 0.026
Postoperative complications None None -