Table 3. Comparison of postoperative parameters between the study groups.
Postoperative parameters | Electrocautery (n = 120) | Harmonic scalpel (n = 120) | p-value |
Mean drain days (N) | 8 | 6.5 | 0.001 |
Mean drain volume (mL) | 937.5 | 470 | 0.002 |
Incidence of seroma [N (%)] | 41 (34.2%) | 26 (21.7%) | 0.030 |
Incidence of edge necrosis [N (%)] | 12 (10%) | 5 (4.2%) | 0.0782 |