Table 1.
Matching characteristics of open and laparoscopic groups
| Open approach n = 31 | Laparoscopic approach n = 31 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) years | 43.4 ± 13.2 | 41.7 ± 12.2 | 0.55 |
| Gender (female/male) | 23/8 | 27/4 | 0.19 |
| BMI (mean ± SD) | 25.8 ± 5.7 | 24.3 ± 4.5 | 0.15 |
| ASA (no. of patients) I/II | 18/13 | 21/10 | 0.43 |
| Past medical history | 13 | 10 | 0.43 |
| Size of lesion (cm) | 6.8 ± 3.1 | 8.1 ± 3.8 | 0.50 |
| Indications | 0.10 | ||
| Adenoma | 4 | 12 | NS |
| Haemangioma | 3 | 2 | NS |
| Cystic lesion | 13 | 7 | NS |
| FNH | 11 | 10 | NS |
ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists; BMI, body mass index; FNH, focal nodular hyperplasia; NS, not significant.