Table 3 Intraoperative data
Characteristic | Cor-Knot | Manual | p |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of knots, total | 455 | 442 | n.s. |
No. of knots, per patient | 15.1 ± 1.86 | 14.7 ± 1.9 | n.s. |
Cross-clamp time | 87.1 ± 17.9 | 101.3 ± 17.8 | <0.01 |
ECC time | 138.1 ± 25.6 | 152.7 ± 24.9 | <0.05 |
Operation time | 203.9 ± 31.02 | 223.8 ± 29.01 | <0.01 |