I group (64 pts)

II group (115 pts)

P

Total complications

10 (15%)

12 (10%)

NS

Wound dehiscence

3 (4%)

4 (3%)

NS

Intestinal occlusion

1 (1%)

1 (1%)

NS

Retroperitoneal abscess

1 (1%)

1 (1%)

NS

Pulmonary embolism

2 (3%)

2 (2%)

NS

Deep venous thrombosis

2 (3%)

3 (3%)

NS

Sepsis

1 (1%)

1 (1%)

NS