Table 3 Perioperative related factors in all the patients
Factors | Stapler group | Energy device group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean operative duration (minutes) | 147.84 ± 35.34 | 210.53 ± 74.56 | < 0.001 |
Mean operative hemorrhage (ml) | 20 (10) | 20 (0) | 0.070 |
Mean drainage volume on the first postoperative day (ml) | 75 (75) | 80 (50) | 0.888 |
Total postoperative drainage volume (ml) | 527 (500) | 577.5 (266) | 0.265 |
Postoperative chest tube retention duration (days) | 5 (2) | 5 (2) | 0.224 |
Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 5 (3) | 5 (3) | 0.118 |
Number of lymph nodes | 5 (3) | 6 (5) | 0.230 |
Number of staplers used | 8 (2) | 2 (2) | < 0.001 |
Surgical expenses (CNY) | 32,320 (6460) | 12,940 (6460) | < 0.001 |