Comparison of laparoscopic (LPSC) and open abdominal surgical approaches (LAP) groups by age, body mass index (BMI), and comorbidities
| LPSC N = 58 | LAP N = 15 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD) | 59 (9.3) | 61 (9.6) | 0.503 |
| BMI, mean (SD) | 45.8 (5.6) | 46.1 (5.3) | 0.924 |
| Percentage of patients with associated comorbidities | 87.9% | 86.7% | 0.594 |
Comparison of complications using the Clavien-Dindo classification
| Clavien-Dindo Classification | LPSC (N) | LPSC (%) | LAP (N( | LAP (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal postoperative course or Grade I | 39 | 67.2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grade II | 17 | 29.3 | 12 | 80.0 |
| Grade III | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20.0 |
| Grade IV | 2 | 3.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Grade V | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Comparison of complications between the laparoscopic (LPSC) and open abdominal surgical approaches (LAP) groups
| LPSC N = 58 | LAP N = 15 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinary tract injury (N) | 0 | 0 | / |
| Bowel injury (N) | 1 | 0 | 0.792 |
| Vascular injury (N) | 1 | 0 | 0.795 |
| Blood loss (ml), mean, (range) | 250 (50–1000) | 300 (150–500) | 0.241 |
| Percentage of transfusions | 5.2% | 20.0% | 0.097 |
| Percentage of moderate anemia | 22.4% | 66.7% | 0.002 |
| Operative time (min), mean, (range) | 106 (45–163) | 119 (65–195) | 0.353 |
| Percentage of revisions | 3.4% | 20.0% | 0.024 |
| Post-operative hospitalization time (days), mean, (range) | 4.5 (2–47) | 12.7 (5–55) | < 0.001 |
Analysis of postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo classification) according to surgical approach_
| Statistical test | Value | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Pearson Chi-square | 29.912 | < 0.001 |
| Likelihood Ratio | 34.818 | < 0.001 |