Laparoscopic versus open right hemicolectomy with curative intent for colon carcinoma

Table 2 Comparison of surgical safety and postoperative recovery (mean±SD).

Parameters	LRH (n = 30)	ORH (n = 34)	P
Surgery-related
Operating time (min)	152.65±28.29	147.25±27.50	0.561
Blood loss (mL)	112.94±96.36	274.50±235.43	0.005
Postoperative recovery
Analgesia requirement (%)	14 (46.7)	26 (76.5)	0.014
Flatus (d)	2.24±0.56	3.25±1.29	0.012
Time to resume normal diet	5.65±2.40	7.30±2.72	0.06
Hospital stay (d)	13.94±6.53	18.25±5.96	0.043
Time to resume early activity (d)	3.94±1.64	5.45±1.82	0.013
Length of incision (cm)	6.47±4.11	17.55±1.61	<0.01
Major complications (%)	5 (16.7)	10 (29.4)	0.23
Massive haemorrhage	0	1
Anastomotic leak	0	1
Pulmonary infection	2	3
Urinary tract infection	0	1
Wound infection	2	4
Ileus	1	0