Table 2. Surgical variables.
| Variable | Loop ligature (1A) | Surgical stapler (1B) | Hem-o-lok (1C) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative complications | 1 (14.3%) | 4 (9.8%) | 9 (4.6%) | 0.137 |
| Reintervention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.5%) | 1.000 |
| Shoulder pain | 2 (22.2%) | 8 (18.6%) | 14 (7.2%) | 0.029 |
| Pathological anatomy | ||||
| Phlegmonous | 4 (44.4%) | 18 (50.0%) | 80 (41.2%) | 0.625 |
| Ulcero-phlegmonous | 2 (22.2%) | 1 (2.8%) | 33 (17.0%) | 0.038 |
| Gangrenous | 1 (11.1%) | 9 (25.0%) | 65 (33.5%) | 0.298 |
| Perforated | 2 (22.2%) | 8 (22.2%) | 16 (8.2%) | 0.025 |
| Operative time (min) | 60.0 (10.0) | 60.0 (15.0) | 40.0 (30.0) | <0.001 |
| Length of stay (day) | 5.0 (5.0) | 5.0 (4.0) | 1.0 (2.0) | <0.001 |