Table 5.
Number of blood transfusions in patients of the 2 groups intraoperatively and on the first 5 postoperative days.
| Time | CAS group | Conventional group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraoperatively | 0.83 ± 0.11 | 0.95 ± 0.17 | 0.65 |
| 1st day postoperatively | 0.08 ± 0.05 | 0.13 ± 0.12 | 0.31 |
| 2nd day postoperatively | 0.10 ± 0.05 | 0.22 ± 0.08 | 0.27 |
| 3d day postoperatively | 0.08 ± 0.04 | 0.09 ± 0.06 | 0.96 |
| 4th day postoperatively | 0.08 ± 0.04 | 0.09 ± 0.06 | 0.96 |
| 5th day postoperatively | 0.05 ± 0.03 | 0.04 ± 0.04 | 0.97 |
Abbreviations: CAS, computer assisted surgery.