Table 2 Comparison of the operative and post-operative results of patients
Group I (n = 389) | Group II (n = 389) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Surgical time, min(mean ± SD) | 125 ± 30.4 | 79 ± 21.5 | <0.001 |
PTH, pmol/l (mean ± SD) | 2.64 ±1.09 | 2.75 ± 1.22 | NS |
Calcium, mmol/l (mean ± SD) | 2.07 ± 0.29 | 2.11 ± 0.34 | NS |
Transient hypoparathyroidism | 40 | 36 | NS |
Symptomatic hypocalcemia | 27 | 14 | <0.05 |
Hemorrhage (re-operation) | 1 | 0 | NS |
Transient recurrent nerve palsy | 1 | 0 | NS |
Hospital stay, d(mean ± SD) | 2.9 ± 1.0 | 2.6 ± 0.9 | <0.001 |