Table 1.
Comparison of short-term surgical indicators of the 3D-printing group, 3D-image group, and control group.
| Variable | 3D-printing group | 3D-image group | Control group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of surgery (min) | 138.4 ± 19.5**# | 154.7 ± 25.9** | 177.6 ± 24.4 |
| Bleeding volume (mL) | 75.8 ± 30.4**# | 97.6 ± 31.5* | 120.9 ± 39.1 |
| Number of lymph node dissections | 19.1 ± 3.8** | 17.6 ± 3.9* | 15.8 ± 3.0 |
| Postoperative flatus recovery time (days) | 2.9 ± 1.2 | 3.1 ± 1.3 | 2.8 ± 1.2 |
| Duration of hospitalization (days) | 8.9 ± 1.7 | 9.3 ± 2.5 | 9.2 ± 2.6 |
| Rates of postoperative complications (%) | 17.6 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
*P < 0.05, when 3D-printing group or 3D-image group was compared with control group.
**P < 0.01, when 3D-printing group or 3D-image group was compared with control group.
#P < 0.05, when 3D-printing group was compared with 3D-image group.