Table 3.
Comparisons of operative characteristics between two groups
| Group A (≤ 8 hours) | Group B (> 8 hours) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic appendectomy, case (%) |
42 (23.7%) |
43 (27.6%) |
0.4513 |
| Operation at night (22:00–06:00), case (%) |
39 (22.0%) |
8 (5.1%) |
<0.0001 |
| Operating time (minute) |
56.3 ± 21.8 |
53.5 ± 19.4 |
0.2236 |
| Complicated appendicitis, case (%) |
40 (22.6%) |
28 (18.0%) |
0.3408 |
| Appendicoliths, case (%) |
73 (41.2%) |
55 (35.3%) |
0.3097 |
| Combined drainage, case (%) | 44 (24.9%) | 19 (12.2%) | 0.0033 |