Table 2 Operation-related outcomes
Total | Endoloop (n = 103) | Polymeric clip (n = 104) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operative time (mm:ss) | 19:25 (IQR 15:46–25:30) | 19:49 (IQR 16:08–25:23) | 18:56 (IQR 15:19–24:01) | 0.426 (W) |
Time to mesoappendix dissection (seconds) | 114 (IQR 60–178.5) | 114.5 (IQR 59.0–170.5) | 111.0 (IQR 61.0–185.0) | 0.767 (W) |
Time from applying the instrument to appendiceal cutting (seconds) | 68 (IQR 48–93) | 84.5 (IQR 68.8–121.5) | 49.0 (IQR 36.0– 66.0) | < 0.001 (W) |
Anesthetic time (minutes) | 40 (IQR 35–50) | 40.5 (IQR 35.0–50.0) | 40.0 (IQR 35.0–50.0) | 0.886 (W) |
Surgical cost (₩) | 741,585 (IQR 729,925–755,825) | 738,325 (IQR 725,835–756,413) | 744,938 (IQR 732,760–755,815) | 0.12 (W) |
Anesthetic cost (₩) | 215,527 (190,288–265,161) | 227,911 (190,288–265,161) | 203,988 (IQR 188,788–265,686) | 0.719 (W) |
Intraperitoneal drainage (yes) | 67 (32.4%) | 29 (28.2%) | 38 (36.5%) | 0.197 (C) |
Hospital stay (days) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0.676 (W) |
Total postoperative complications | 7 (0.5%) | 3 (2.9%) | 4 (3.8%) | > 0.999 (F) |
Postoperative ileus | 1 (0.5%) | 0 | 1 (1.0%) | > 0.999 (F) |
Wound complication (superficial surgical infection) | 6 (2.9%) | 3 (2.9%) | 3 (2.9%) | > 0.999 (F) |