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Table 2 Results of open resection group

From: The value of intra-operative ultrasonography on safety margin and outcome during liver resection and radio-frequency ablation in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma patients

 

Open resection group with IOUS

Open resection group without IOUS

Mean operative time (min)

110 ± 20

125 ± 20

Free surgical margin n (%)

32 (100%)

18 (90%)

Significant intra-operative bleeding n (%)

3 (9.3%)

4 (20%)

Biliary leak n (%)

2 (6.2%)

3 (15%)

Operative bed collection n (%)

2 (6.2%)

4 (20%)

Surgical wound infection n (%)

3 (9.3%)

2 (10%)

Mean hospital stay (day)

7

9

Mortality n

Nil

1