Comparison between open and laparoscopic reversal of Hartmann’s procedure for diverticulitis

Table 3 Post-operative variables

	OHR (n = 18)	LHR (n = 28)	P value
Time to Flatus (d)	4.3 ± 1.7	3 ± 1.3	0.006
Time to Resumption to regular diet (d)	5.5 ± 1.7	3.9 ± 1.2	0.001
Length of hospital stay (d)	11.2 ± 5.1	6.7 ± 1.9	<0.001
1 mo complication rate	6 (33.3)	1 (3.6)	0.004
Wound infection	6 (33.3)	0
Hemorrhage	0	1 (3.6)
12 mo complication rate	5 (27.8)	3 (10.7)	0.03
Midline incisional hernia	4 (22.2)	0
Incisional hernia of the previous colostomy	1 (5.6)	3 (10.7)

Data are presented as means ± SD or n (%). OHR: Open Hartmann’s reversal procedure; LHR: Laparoscopic Hartmann’s reversal procedure.