Table 1.
Patient demographics.
| Variable | 3.5 mm stapler (n=143) | 4.8 mm stapler (n=72) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 46 ± 11 | 44 ± 9 | 0.10 |
| Gender (female) | 117 (81) | 63 (89) | 0.24 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 45.8 ± 7 | 45.2 ± 6 | 0.58 |
| Hypertension | 81 (56) | 31 (43) | 0.06 |
| Dyslipidemia | 43 (30) | 23 (31) | 0.88 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 54 (38) | 25 (34) | 0.76 |
| Obstructive sleep apnea | 70 (49) | 29 (40) | 0.24 |
| Active smoker | 0 (0) | 1 (1) | 0.33 |
| Preoperative anticoagulation use | 3 (2) | 2 (3) | 0.99 |
| Preoperative hemoglobin (g/L) | 140 ± 12 | 139 ± 12 | 0.57 |
Data are presented as numbers with percentages in parentheses or mean ± standard deviation. ∗Statistically significant (p less than 0.05); mm, millimeter; kg/m2, kilograms per meter squared; g/L, grams per liter.