Table 4.
Baseline characteristics according to the surgical method
| Variable | Laparoscopic (2016.01~2018.09) n=43 | Open (2014.01~2016.01) n=25 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, (months) | 45.8±34.8 | 43.0±31.2 | 0.743 |
| Female, no. (%) | 25 (58) | 6 (24) | 0.006 |
| Bilateral presentation, no. (%) | 12 (28) | 2 (8) | 0.050 |
| Hospital day, median (range) | 2 (1~3) | 2 (1~3) | 0.183 |
| Operation time (minute), median (range) | 35 (10~75) | 45 (25~100) | 0.012 |
| Intraoperative complications, no. (%) | 5 (11) | 0 (0) | 0.077 |