4.

Postoperative complications

Variable	n (%)		P
	LADG (N=667)	TLDG (N=655)
LADG, laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy; TLDG, totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy; *, according to Clavien-Dindo classification III.
Postoperative complications	92 (13.8)	85 (13.0)	0.66
Wound complications	16 (2.4)	15 (2.3)	0.96
Respiratory complications	6 (0.9)	5 (0.8)	0.78
Anastomotic leakage	14 (2.1)	13 (2.0)	0.88
Intraluminal bleeding	5 (0.7)	2 (0.3)	0.45
Intra-abdominal bleeding	2 (0.3)	2 (0.3)	1.00
Ileus	16 (2.4)	14 (2.1)	0.75
Stricture	7 (1.0)	7 (1.1)	0.97
Fluid collection	11 (1.6)	7 (1.1)	0.36
Medical complications	15 (2.2)	20 (3.1)	0.80
Severe complications*	27 (4.0)	34 (5.2)	0.20