Table 2.
Comparison of the operative and post-operative results of patients
| Group I (n = 389) | Group II (n = 389) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical time, min(mean ± SD) |
125 ± 30.4 |
79 ± 21.5 |
<0.001 |
| PTH, pmol/l (mean ± SD) |
2.64 ±1.09 |
2.75 ± 1.22 |
NS |
| Calcium, mmol/l (mean ± SD) |
2.07 ± 0.29 |
2.11 ± 0.34 |
NS |
| Transient hypoparathyroidism |
40 |
36 |
NS |
| Symptomatic hypocalcemia |
27 |
14 |
<0.05 |
| Hemorrhage (re-operation) |
1 |
0 |
NS |
| Transient recurrent nerve palsy |
1 |
0 |
NS |
| Hospital stay, d(mean ± SD) | 2.9 ± 1.0 | 2.6 ± 0.9 | <0.001 |
SD stand deviation, NS not significant.