Table 3. Comparison of pathological outcomes between laparoscopic and open procedures. Results are presented as mean ± SD (mean) and range or number (%) of cases.
| Parameter | Group 1- Laparoscopic | Group 2- Open | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pT stage | 0.4542 | |||
| pT2 | 44 (81.5) | 53 (80.3) | ||
| pT3a | 9 (16.7) | 11 (16.7) | ||
| pT3b | 1 (1.8) | 2 (3.0) | ||
| Gleason score | 0.4762 | |||
| 6 | 32 (59.2) | 34 (51.5) | ||
| 7 | 20 (37.0) | 30 (45.4) | ||
| 8 | 2 (3.7) | 2 (3.0) | ||
| Positive surgical margins | 0.0846 | |||
| Total number of cases | 4 (7.4) | 7 (10.6) | ||
| Single | 4 (7.4) | 6 (9.1) | ||
| Multiple | 0 (0) | 1 (1.5) | ||
| Apical | 3 (75.0) | 5 (71.4) | ||
| Lateral | 1 (25.0) | 2 (28.6) | ||
| Basal | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | ||