Table 2. Operative outcomes.
| Variables | Group 1 (n=22) | Group 2 (n=16) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation time (minutes) | 309 (348–438.5) | 365.5 (332.5–418.5) | 0.338 |
| Blood loss (mL) | 225 (150–362.5) | 225 (162.5–430) | 0.420 |
| Numbers of total dissected LNs | 53.5 (31–69.25) | 57 (45.25–74.25) | 0.205 |
| Numbers of positive LNs | 1 (0–2.25) | 2 (1–4) | 0.085 |
| Numbers of dissected LNs in thorax | 17.5 (14–30) | 23.5 (17.5–30.5) | 0.626 |
| Numbers of dissected LNs in Rt. RLNs | 3.5 (1–5) | 3.5 (1–4.75) | 0.535 |
| Numbers of dissected LNs in Lt. RLNs | 2.5 (1–6) | 2 (1–5) | 0.491 |
| Numbers of dissected LNs in neck | 12 (8–25.25) | 18 (13–28.5) | 0.130 |
| Numbers of dissected LNs in abdomen | 12 (8–21.25) | 17 (11.25–20) | 0.807 |
| Hospital Stay (days) | 16 (13–26.5) | 19 (15.25–49.75) | 0.132 |
LN, lymph node; RLN, recurrent laryngeal nerve.