Table 2 Clinical outcome measurements (OSE vs. MED)
Parameter | OSE (n = 68) | MED (n = 86) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Operation time (min) | 72.6 ± 11.9 | 75.6 ± 15.7 | 0.203 |
Estimated blood loss (ml) | 182.5 ± 52.5 | 270.4 ± 67.6 | < 0.001* |
Hospital stay (days) | 3.0 ± 0.9 | 3.1 ± 1.1 | 0.763 |
Incision length (cm) | 1.5 ± 0.3 | 2.0 ± 0.5 | < 0.001* |
CRP (mg/dl) | 2.4 ± 0.8 | 2.7 ± 1.1 | 0.09 |