Table 3 Operative Characteristics and Postoperative Course
3.7 mm endoscope (n = 12) | 6.9 mm endoscope (n = 16) | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Surgical Characteristics | |||
Mean surgical duration | 76.5 (58–131) | 61.5 (40–98) | (p < 0.05) |
Mean hospital stay (range) | 5.1 (2–8) | 4.8 (3–6) | (P > 0.05) |
Total complications | |||
Dura injury | 0 | 1 | (P > 0.05) |
Postoperative headache | 0 | 0 | – |
Repeated surgery | 0 | 0 | – |
Postoperative hematoma | 0 | 0 | – |
Neurological deterioration | 0 | 0 | – |