Pathologic characteristics after gastrectomy with curative intent
| Characteristic | Surgical approach | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OG | LAG | ||
| Tumour size, mean (SD) cm | 5.5 (2.5) | 4.5 (2.0) | 0.28 |
| R0 resection rate, no. (%) | 36 (100) | 10 (100) | > 0.99 |
| No. of harvested LNs, mean (SD) | 14.4 (9.8) | 11.2 (8.2) | 0.29 |
LAG = laparoscopic assisted gastrectomy; LN = lymph node; OG = open gastrectomy; SD = standard deviation.