TABLE 5.
Characteristics of paired samples.
| Variable | LMD group (n = 30) | MD group (n = 30) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (F/M) | 16/14 | 15/15 | 0.796 |
| Age (years) | 59.67 ± 11.17 | 58.90 ± 8.30 | 0.764 |
| COPD, n (%) | 4 (13.3) | 3 (10.0) | 0.688 |
| Anesthesia time (min) | 250.17 ± 82.50 | 235.33 ± 61.31 | 0.432 |
| Operation time (min) | 219.83 ± 77.19 | 209.50 ± 59.95 | 0.565 |
| Laparoscopic | 0.176 a | ||
| Yes, n (%) | 22 (73.3) | 17 (56.67) | |
| No, n (%) | 8 (26.67) | 13 (43.3) | |
| Colectomy | 0.284 a | ||
| Yes, n (%) | 17 (56.67) | 21 (70.0) | |
| No, n (%) | 13 (43.3) | 9 (30.0) | |
| Flatus time (day) | 3.13 ± 1.33 | 3.87 ± 1.38 | 0.041 |
| Defecation time (day) | 4.70 ± 2.23 | 5.25 ± 2.44 | 0.374 |
a
Chi-square test.
Values are presented as Mean ± SD or N (%).
COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.