Table 2.
Comparison of the factors related to grade B/C POPF
| Variables | No-POPF (n = 71) | Grade B/C POPF (n = 56) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years (≥ 75 vs. < 75) | 24/47 | 14/41 | 0.394 |
| BMI, kg/m2 (≥ 20.5 vs. < 20.5) | 45/26 | 47/9 | 0.010 |
| Histological grade (benign vs. malignant) | 20/51 | 15/41 | 0.863 |
| Pancreatic texture (soft vs. hard) | 26/45 | 20/36 | 0.916 |
| Minimal invasive surgery (open vs. lap/robot) | 30/41 | 32/24 | 0.096 |
| MPD size, mm (≥ 3 vs. < 3) | 27/44 | 32/24 | 0.032 |
| Thickness of resection, mm (≥ 13.5 vs. < 13.5) | 30/41 | 34/22 | 0.039 |
| Pancreatitis (Yes vs. No) | 33/38 | 26/30 | 0.427 |
| Operation time, min. (≥ 445 vs. < 445) | 5/66 | 9/47 | 0.107 |
| Blood loss, ml (≥ 800 vs. < 800) | 9/62 | 26/30 | < 0.001 |
| Pre-compression (yes vs. no) | 49/21 | 35/20 | 0.452 |
| PPF method (yes vs. no) | 13/58 | 4/52 | 0.067 |
POPF postoperative pancreatic fistula, BMI body mass index, MPD main pancreatic duct