05 February 2024: Clinical Research
A Comparative Study of Laparoscopic and Open Approaches for Right Hemihepatectomy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients: Safety and Short-Term Outcomes
Gehui Li 1ABCE , Joseph Mugaanyi 12BE , Zhanghui Li 12CE , Yating Bao 1D , Caide Lu 1D , Jing Huang 1ADG*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.942096
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e942096
Table 2 Intraoperative and postoperative characteristics.
| LRH (n-23) | ORH (n=34) | Statistical values | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation time (min) | 297.0±74.9 | 234.5±66.9 | t=3.296 | 0.002 |
| Blood loss (ml) | 375 (100–600) | 400 (200–1500) | z=−2.031 | 0.042 |
| Transfusion rate | 2 | 11 | χ=4.316 | 0.054 |
| Tumor diameter (cm) | 7.3 (1.2–16.0) | 6.8 (2.5–30) | z=−0.481 | 0.630 |
| Number of tumors | χ=0.023 | 1.000 | ||
| Isolated | 16 | 23 | ||
| Multiple | 7 | 11 | ||
| Postoperative complications | 2 | 7 | χ=0.702 | 0.402 |
| Abdominal bleeding | 1 | 2 | ||
| Intractable ascites | 1 | 2 | ||
| Biliary fistula | 0 | 3 | ||
| Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 12 (5–28) | 15 (7–37) | z=−2.016 | 0.044 |
| Continuous variables were compared using the test. * Categorical variables were compared using Fisher’s exact test. | ||||