Table 2 Comparison between both procedures
| Group 1 | Group 2 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of patients | 10 | 11 | – |
Operation time | 40 min | 95 min | <0.001 |
Hemoglobin fall (gr/dl) | None | 2 | <0.001 |
Hospital stay | 8 days | 19 days | 0.146 |
Follow-up period | 8 months | 11 months | 0.015 |
Postoperative analgesy needed | 2.5 days | 8 days | <0.001 |
Infection | None | 3 | 0.119 |
Complications | None | 3 | 0.497 |
Approximate cost | $800.00 | $1,600.00 | <0.001 |