Table 3. Assessment of completeness of LN dissection confirmed using the near-infrared system: assessment of all stations in LDG.
| Variables | Mean±SD | No. (%) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extent of LN dissections | ||||
| D1+ | 13 (65) | |||
| D2 | 7 (35) | |||
| Retrieved LN numbers | 0.686 | |||
| D1+ | 37.2±12.6 | |||
| D2 | 39.1±11.1 | |||
| NIR system-detected E-tissues | 6 (30) | |||
| Station #1 | 1 (5) | |||
| Station #3 | 1 (5) | |||
| Station #4sb | 1 (5) | |||
| Station #6 | 2 (10) | |||
| Station #7 | 1 (5) | |||
| Pathology-confirmed LNs from E-tissues | ||||
| Station #6 | 1 (6.7), NT | |||
| Operative time, LDG (min) | 0.277 | |||
| D1+ | 207.7±56 | |||
| D2 | 236.8±53.4 | |||
LN = lymph node; NIR = near-infrared; LDG = laparoscopic distal gastrectomy; SD = standard deviation; NT = no tumor.