Laparoscopy for Crohn's disease: A comprehensive exploration of minimally invasive surgical techniques

Table 2 Operative and pathologic data

Variable	Laparoscopy (n = 100)	Laparotomy (n = 20)	P value
Operative time, min	149.0 ± 43.8 (70-300)	159.2 ± 40.0 (90-260)	NS
Estimated blood loss, mL	103.3 ± 80.42 (20-400)	169.5 ± 100.42 (50-400)	P < 0.05
Extent of surgery, n (%)
Ileal resection	13 (13.0)	5 (25.0)	NS
Ileo-colic resection	70 (70.0)	11 (55.0)	NS
Colonic resection	15 (15.0)	3 (15.0)	NS
En bloc resection with pelvic organ	2 (2.0)	1 (5.0)	NS
Intestinal resection with temporary stoma	49	5	NS
Levels of abdominal adhesion			NS
Level 0	19	2
Level 1	17	3
Level 2	43	8
Level 3	15	5
Level 4	6	2
Clinicopathologic features
Stricture	50	5	NS
Proximal dilatation	43	4	NS
Fistula	36	7	NS
Intestinal perforation	4	5	P < 0.05

NS: Not significant.