Table 1.
Patients’ characteristics and operative data
| AutoFlow group (n = 40) | VCV group (n = 39) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 41 ± 11 | 45 ± 10 |
| Height (cm) | 157 ± 6 | 159 ± 5 |
| Weight (kg) | 54 ± 9 | 54 ± 8 |
| ASA-PS 1/2 | 31/9 | 29/10 |
| Mallampati 1/2/3 | 15/21/4 | 21/14/4 |
| pLMA size 3/4 | 15/25 | 13/26 |
| Operation duration (min) | 118 [66–176] | 134 [75–173] |
| Anesthesia duration (min) | 141 [97–215] | 171 [100–217] |
| Type of surgery | ||
| Adnexectomy | 10 | 9 |
| Cystectomy | 11 | 10 |
| LAVH | 2 | 4 |
| Myomectomy | 7 | 4 |
| TLH | 8 | 12 |
| Othersa | 2 | 0 |
Data are shown as mean ± SD, number, or median [interquartile range]. aOthers include ovarian drilling and salpingectomy.
VCV Volume-controlled ventilation, ASA-PS American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status, pLMA LMA ProSeal, LAVH Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy, TLH Total laparoscopic hysterectomy