Brief Article
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Aug 27, 2013; 5(8): 245-251
Published online Aug 27, 2013. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v5.i8.245
Table 2 Operative variables
OHR (n = 18)LHR (n = 28)P value
Extent of mobilization0.5
Splenic flexure16 (88.9)27 (96.4)
Transverse2 (11.1)1 (3.6)
Stapled end-to-end anastomosis N° (mm)0.07
N° 280 (0)2 (7.1)
N° 2918 (100)21 (75)
N° 310 (0)5 (17.9)
Operation time (min)235.8 ± 43.6171.1 ± 27.40.001
Estimated blood loss (mL)301.1 ± 54.6225 ± 38.60.001