Table 1. Clinicopathological characteristics of the acupuncture and non-acupuncture groups.
| Variable | Acupuncture group (n=18) | Non-acupuncture group (n=18) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 60.94±9.43 | 60.06±13.18 | 0.817 |
| Sex (male:female) | 16 (88.9):2 (11.1) | 16 (88.9):2 (11.1) | 1.000 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 24.76±3.89 | 22.39±3.56 | 0.650 |
| Operation method (open:laparoscopy) | 15 (83.3):3 (16.7) | 16 (88.9):2 (11.1) | 0.630 |
| Tumor size (cm) | 3.49±1.93 | 4.52±2.33 | 0.181 |
| Stage (I:II:III)* | 10 (55.6):4 (22.2):4 (22.2) | 7 (38.9):6 (33.3):5 (27.8) | 0.594 |
| Retrieved lymph node | 41.72±10.94 | 40.22±6.94 | 0.626 |
| Combined resection | 1 (5.6) | 1 (5.6) | 1.000 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
*Classification according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists grades.