Basic Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2015; 21(16): 4875-4882
Published online Apr 28, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i16.4875
Table 1 Comparison of the operation time and incision size between the traditional laparotomy method and the modified laparotomy method (t test, mean ± SD)
GroupMean operation time (min)Mean incision size (cm)
A (traditional laparotomy method)21.2 ± 2.63.3 ± 0.5
B (modified laparotomy method)17.6 ± 2.42.6 ± 0.4
t test3.9032.928
P value0.0010.007