Table 2: Operative and postoperative data.
Total n = 40 | Pancreaticojejunostomy n = 20 | Pancreatic duct occlusion n = 20 | P value | |
Operative time (min) | ||||
Mean | 454 | 480 | 428 | 0.76 |
Range | 360-660 | 360-660 | 360-540 | |
Intraopertive blood transfusions (units) | ||||
Mean | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.81 |
Range | 0-7 | 0-7 | 0-3 | |
Intensive care stay (days) | ||||
Mean | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.93 |
Range | 0-8 | 0-8 | 0-7 | |
Bowel movements (days) | ||||
Mean | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 0.75 |
Range | 3-16 | 3-16 | 5-12 | |
Oral intake (days) | ||||
Mean | 10.6 | 11.6 | 9.6 | 0.01* |
Range | 7-22 | 7-22 | 7-14 | |
Hospital stay (days) | ||||
Mean | 26.4 | 25.9 | 27 | 0.21 |
Range | 11-62 | 11-62 | 12-49 |
*statistically significant.