Table 3.
Comparison of operative outcomes.a
| SPLS group (n = 63) | MPLS group (n = 71) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of operation (min) | 48.5 ± 10.6 | 46.3 ± 10.4 | 0.248 |
| Mean change in hemoglobin (g/dL) | 1.4 ± 0.5 | 1.3 ± 0.5 | 0.153 |
| Patients requiring blood transfusion | 16/63 (25.4) | 15/71 (21.1) | 0.559 |
| Amount of blood transfused (units)b | 1.8 ± 0.4 | 1.9 ± 0.3 | 0.332 |
| Adjusted value of hemoglobin change c (g/dL) | 1.9 ± 1.0 | 1.7 ± 1.0 | 0.335 |
| Incidence of bowel injury (n) | 0 | 0 | |
| Conversion to laparotomy (n) | 0 | 0 | |
| Wound infection (n) | 0 | 0 | |
| Incidence of postoperative fever | 1/63 (0.2) | 2/71 (0.3) | 0.631 |
| Length of hospital stay (days) | 3.5 ± 0.9 | 3.8 ± 0.8 | 0.136 |
a Values are given as mean ± SD or number (percentage) unless stated otherwise. b One unit = 320 milliliters of packed red blood cell. c Adjusted value of Hb change: 1 g/dL was added to the changes of hemoglobin when one unit of packed red blood cells was transfused. n, numbers.