Table 1 Demographics of lateral and posterior approach groups
LA mean ± SD or % (No.) | PA mean ± SD or % (No.) | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
operation | 51.4 % (72) | 48.6 % (68) | ns | |
age (years) | 65.3 ± 8.8 | 68.1 ± 7.8 | ns | |
gender M:F | 54 %:46 % (39:33) | 49 %:51 % (33:35) | ns | |
BMI (kg/m2) | ||||
preoperative | 29.4 ± 6.0 | 29.3 ± 6.2 | ns | |
follow-up | 29.2 ± 5.4 | 29.3 ± 5.8 | ns | |
p-value | ns | ns | ||
side | ||||
right | 61.1 % (44) | 63.2 % (43) | ns | |
left | 38.9 % (28) | 36.8 % (25) | ns | |
ASA score [1-5] | 2.0 ± 0.8 | 2.3 ± 0.8 | 0.030 | |