Table 2. Characteristics of the patients with or without CINDEIN dissection.
| Characteristic | CINDEIN-dissection surgery (n=297) | CINDEIN-sparing surgery (n=234) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 47.6±11.2 | 47.0±12.7 | 0.55 |
| FIGO stage | |||
| Ia–IIa | 171 (57.6) | 179 (76.5) | |
| IIb–IV | 126 (42.4) | 55 (23.5) | |
| Histology | 0.12 | ||
| SCC | 202 (68.0) | 144 (61.5) | |
| NSCC | 95 (32.0) | 90 (38.5) | |
| Parametrial involvement | 0.21 | ||
| Positive | 95 (32.0) | 63 (26.9) | |
| Negative/not available | 202 (68.0) | 171 (73.1) | |
| Lymph node metastasis | 0.011 | ||
| Positive | 94 (31.7) | 51 (21.8) | |
| Negative | 203 (68.3) | 183 (78.2) |
Values are presented as mean±SD or number (%).
CINDEIN, circumflex iliac nodes distal to the external iliac node; FIGO, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics; NSCC, non-squamous cell carcinoma; SCC, squamous cell carcinoma.