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Comparison of Patients with Increasing Obesity
| Variable | BMI <30 kg/m2 (n = 44) | BMI of 30–40 kg/m2 (n = 39) | BMI >40 kg/m2 (n = 17) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operative time (min) | 122 ± 61 (35–311) | 124 ± 68 (44–287) | 121 ± 47 (38–180) | P = NSa |
| Conversions (n) | 1 | 2 | 1 | P = NS |
| Complications (n) | 1 | 2 | 0 | P = NS |
| Recurrences (n) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NS = not significant.
