Table 3. Postoperative outcomes of patients in the HD and UHD groups.
| Variables | HD group (n=28) | UHD group (n=34) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain score (VAS) | |||
| Day 1 | 2.89±0.32 | 2.97±0.39 | 0.397 |
| Day 2 | 2.57±0.50 | 2.65±0.54 | 0.575 |
| Day 3 | 2.04±0.60 | 2.26±0.57 | 0.140 |
| Hospital stay (days) | 3.25±0.65 | 3.91±1.33 | 0.019 |
| Surgical complications | 3 (10.7) | 0 (0) | 0.087 |
| Vocal cord palsy | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Transient | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Permanent | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Mental nerve injury | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Seroma | 1 (3.6) | 0 (0) | 0.452 |
| Surgical site infection | 1 (3.6) | 0 (0) | 0.452 |
| Oral wound dehiscence | 1 (3.6) | 0 (0) | 0.452 |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation or number (%). HD, high definition; UHD, ultra-high definition; VAS, visual analog scale; range, 0–10.