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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 15, 2004; 10(8): 1167-1170
Published online Apr 15, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i8.1167
Published online Apr 15, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i8.1167
Table 2 Operative details for two groups
| LAP resection group (n = 18) | Open resection group (n = 18) | Difference (P value) | |
| Operative time (min) | 189 ± 18 | 146 ± 22 | < 0.05 |
| Estimated blood loss (mL) | 136 ± 21 | 357 ± 34 | < 0.01 |
| Passing flatus (h) | 43 ± 5 | 78 ± 12 | < 0.05 |
| Oral intake (h) | 58 ± 9 | 89 ± 13 | < 0.05 |
| Hospital stay (d) | 7.8 ± 1.5 | 9.1 ± 3.3 | NS |
- Citation: Wu WX, Sun YM, Hua YB, Shen LZ. Laparoscopic versus conventional open resection of rectal carcinoma: A clinical comparative study. World J Gastroenterol 2004; 10(8): 1167-1170
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v10/i8/1167.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v10.i8.1167