Table 1. Comparison of patient characteristics and pathologic data according to the suture technique performed for open radical prostatectomy.
| Parameter | Running technique (n=62) | Interrupted technique (n=50) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 66.9±6.0 | 65.6±5.7 | 0.23 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 24.5±2.9 | 24.8±2.5 | 0.52 |
| PSA (ng/mL) | 20.7±39.6 | 17.6±25.2 | 0.62 |
| Prostate volume (g) | 25.9±9.6 | 30.9±9.7 | 0.08 |
| Previous transurethral surgery | 3 (4.8) | 3 (6.0) | 0.88 |
| Pathologic Gleason scores | 0.12 | ||
| 2-6 | 18 (29.1) | 14 (28.0) | |
| 7 | 33 (53.2) | 25 (50.0) | |
| 8-10 | 11 (17.7) | 11 (22.0) | |
| Pathologic T stage | 0.82 | ||
| pT2 | 35 (56.4) | 29 (58.0) | |
| pT3a | 18 (29.0) | 14 (28.0) | |
| pT3b | 9 (14.6) | 7 (14.0) |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
PSA, prostate-specific antigen.