Table 2.
Operative parameters and clinical outcomes.
| Patient Demographics | 3D-LPN Group (n = 69) | LPN Group (n = 58) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT (minutes), mean ± SD) | 169.7 (±56.4) | 159.2 (±39.6) | >0.05 |
| WIT (minutes), mean (±SD) | 24.1 (±5.1) | 26.6 (±4.2) | <0.05* |
| EIBL (mL), mean (±SD) | 118.7 (±83.6) | 131.1 (±80.2) | >0.05 |
| EPBL (mL), mean (±SD) | 162.6 (±155.6) | 187.1 (±143.9) | >0.05 |
| ICL (mg/dL), mean (±SD) | 13.9 (±3.0) | 23.2 (±5.7) | >0.05 |
| Positive margins, n (%) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Histology of primary lesion, n | |||
| Clear cell | 48 | 45 | |
| Papillary | 15 | 8 | |
| Chromophobe cell | 4 | 2 | |
| Others | 2 | 3 | |
| Complications, n (%) | 6 (8.7) | 8 (13.8) | >0.05 |
| Surgery waiting times (days), mean (±SD) | 13.6 (±3.4) | 7.0 (±0.6) | <0.05* |
*Statistically significant difference.
LPN, laparoscopic partial nephrectomy; OT, operative time; SD, standard deviation; WIT, warm ischemia time; EIBL, estimated intraoperative blood loss; EPBL, estimated postoperative blood loss; ICL, increased creatinine level.